How to pronounce phurba
Say it like POOR-buh. Phurba has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POOR).
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US American/ˈpurbə/POOR-buh
UK British/ˈpʊəbə/POOR-buh
- POOR
- buh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phurba pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POORSay 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 phurba
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: POOR-buh.
What does phurba mean?
noun
- A dagger used in Tibetan ritual.
Questions about saying phurba
How do you pronounce phurba?
Say POOR-buh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpurbə/. In British English it is /ˈpʊəbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phurba?
Phurba has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POOR). Broken into parts: POOR · buh.
Is phurba 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 /ˈpʊəbə/ (POOR-buh).