How to pronounce pubis
Say it like PYOO-bis. Pubis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYOO).
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- PYOO
- bis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pubis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- bisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pubis
American and British speakers say pubis in essentially the same way: /ˈpjubɪs/ in the US and /ˈpjuːbɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: PYOO-bis.
What does pubis mean?
- The pubic bone; the part of the hipbone forming the front arch of the pelvis.
Where does pubis come from?
Genitive of Latin pubes (“the pubic hair”, collective).
Questions about saying pubis
How do you pronounce pubis?
Say PYOO-bis. The American pronunciation is /ˈpjubɪs/. In British English it is /ˈpjuːbɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pubis?
Pubis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYOO). Broken into parts: PYOO · bis.
Do Americans and Brits say pubis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpjubɪs/ and the British form is /ˈpjuːbɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.