How to pronounce exurb
Say it like EG-zurb. Exurb has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EG).
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US American/ˈɛɡˌzɝb/EG-zurb
UK British/ˈɛɡˌzɜːb/EG-zurb
- EG
- zurb
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exurb pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- zurbGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of exurb
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EG-zurb.
What does exurb mean?
noun
- A residential area beyond the suburbs.
Where does exurb come from?
Blend of extra + urban.
Questions about saying exurb
How do you pronounce exurb?
Say EG-zurb. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛɡˌzɝb/. In British English it is /ˈɛɡˌzɜːb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exurb?
Exurb has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EG). Broken into parts: EG · zurb.
Is exurb 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 /ˈɛɡˌzɜːb/ (EG-zurb).