How to pronounce Newbury
Say it like NOO-ber-ee. Newbury has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO).
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- NOO
- ber
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Newbury pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- berGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Newbury
American and British speakers say Newbury in essentially the same way: /ˈnuˌbɛri/ in the US and /ˈnjubəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: NYOO-buh-ree.
What does Newbury mean?
- A small rural settlement near Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui region, New Zealand.
Where does Newbury come from?
From Old English niwe (“new”) + byriġ, the dative case of burh (“fortified place”).
Words that rhyme with Newbury
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Newbury.
Questions about saying Newbury
How do you pronounce Newbury?
Say NOO-ber-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈnuˌbɛri/. In British English it is /ˈnjubəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Newbury?
Newbury has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO). Broken into parts: NOO · ber · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say Newbury the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnuˌbɛri/ and the British form is /ˈnjubəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.