How to pronounce hubris
Say it like HYOO-bris. Hubris has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HYOO).
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- HYOO
- bris
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hubris pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- brisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hubris
American and British speakers say hubris in essentially the same way: /ˈhjubrɪs/ in the US and /ˈhjuːbrɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: HYOO-bris.
What does hubris mean?
- Excessive arrogance or pride, or presumption; originally (Greek mythology) toward the gods; a feeling of overwhelming and all-encompassing pride.
Questions about saying hubris
How do you pronounce hubris?
Say HYOO-bris. The American pronunciation is /ˈhjubrɪs/. In British English it is /ˈhjuːbrɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hubris?
Hubris has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HYOO). Broken into parts: HYOO · bris.
Do Americans and Brits say hubris the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhjubrɪs/ and the British form is /ˈhjuːbrɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.