How to pronounce pubarche
Say it like pyoo-BAR-kee. Pubarche has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAR).
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- pyoo
- BAR
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pubarche pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- BARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pubarche
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pyoo-BAH-kee.
What does pubarche mean?
- The first appearance of pubic hair in a child.
Where does pubarche come from?
From Latin pubes (“pubic”) + English -arche (“beginning”).
Words that rhyme with pubarche
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pubarche.
Questions about saying pubarche
How do you pronounce pubarche?
Say pyoo-BAR-kee. The American pronunciation is /pjuˈbɑrki/. In British English it is /pjuːˈbɑːki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pubarche?
Pubarche has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAR). Broken into parts: pyoo · BAR · kee.
Is pubarche 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 /pjuːˈbɑːki/ (pyoo-BAH-kee).