How to pronounce jubous
Say it like JOO-bus. Jubous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOO).
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- JOO
- bus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jubous 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.
- busKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of jubous
American and British speakers say jubous in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒubəs/ in the US and /ˈdʒuːbəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: JOO-bus.
What does jubous mean?
- Concerned, alarmed; wary or skeptical.
Where does jubous come from?
Alteration of dubious.
Questions about saying jubous
How do you pronounce jubous?
Say JOO-bus. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒubəs/. In British English it is /ˈdʒuːbəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jubous?
Jubous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOO). Broken into parts: JOO · bus.
Do Americans and Brits say jubous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒubəs/ and the British form is /ˈdʒuːbəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.