How to pronounce exurban
Say it like eg-ZUR-bun. Exurban has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZUR).
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- eg
- ZUR
- bun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exurban pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- egKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ZURSay 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 exurban
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: eg-ZUR-bun.
What does exurban mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or residing in an exurb.
- A person who lives in an exurb.
Words that rhyme with exurban
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of exurban.
Questions about saying exurban
How do you pronounce exurban?
Say eg-ZUR-bun. The American pronunciation is /ɛɡˈzɝbən/. In British English it is /ɛɡˈzɜːbən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exurban?
Exurban has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZUR). Broken into parts: eg · ZUR · bun.
Is exurban 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 /ɛɡˈzɜːbən/ (eg-ZUR-bun).