How to pronounce durben
Say it like DUR-bun. Durben has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUR).
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- DUR
- bun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Durben pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- bunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of durben
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DUR-bun.
What does durben mean?
- A cigarette.
Words that rhyme with durben
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of durben.
Questions about saying durben
How do you pronounce durben?
Say DUR-bun. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɝbən/. In British English it is /ˈdɜːbən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in durben?
Durben has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUR). Broken into parts: DUR · bun.
Is durben pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdɜːbən/ (DUR-bun).