How to pronounce interurban
Say it like in-tuh-RUR-bun. Interurban has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RUR).
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- in
- tuh
- RUR
- bun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interurban pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RURSay 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 interurban
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-RUR-bun.
What does interurban mean?
- Of, pertaining to, involving or joining two or more urban centers.
- An electric railway carrying mainly passengers between two or more urban centers.
Where does interurban come from?
From inter- + urban.
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Words that rhyme with interurban
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Questions about saying interurban
How do you pronounce interurban?
Say in-tuh-RUR-bun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntəˈrɝbən/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈrɜːbən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interurban?
Interurban has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RUR). Broken into parts: in · tuh · RUR · bun.
Is interurban 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 /ˌɪntəˈrɜːbən/ (in-tuh-RUR-bun).