How to pronounce juba
Say it like JOO-buh. Juba has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOO).
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- JOO
- buh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Juba pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of juba
American and British speakers say juba in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒubə/ in the US and /ˈdʒuːbə/ in the UK.
British respelling: JOO-buh.
What does juba mean?
- An American dance of West African origin that involves stomping as well as slapping and patting the arms, legs, chest, and cheeks.
Words that rhyme with juba
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of juba.
Questions about saying juba
How do you pronounce juba?
Say JOO-buh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒubə/. In British English it is /ˈdʒuːbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in juba?
Juba has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOO). Broken into parts: JOO · buh.
Do Americans and Brits say juba the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒubə/ and the British form is /ˈdʒuːbə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.