How to pronounce robusta
Say it like roh-BUHS-tuh. Robusta has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUHS).
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- roh
- BUHS
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Robusta pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- BUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of robusta
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: roh-BUHS-tuh.
What does robusta mean?
- Any plant of the species Coffea canephora of coffee plants, native to Africa, cultivated widely in Brazil.
- Beans, ground roasted beans, or beverage from the robusta coffee bean, used primarily in instant coffee and in blends, with a high caffeine content.
Where does robusta come from?
From New Latin Coffea robusta, from Latin rōbusta, feminine of rōbustus (“strong”).
Questions about saying robusta
How do you pronounce robusta?
Say roh-BUHS-tuh. The American pronunciation is /roʊˈbʌstə/. In British English it is /rəʊˈbʌstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in robusta?
Robusta has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUHS). Broken into parts: roh · BUHS · tuh.
Is robusta pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /rəʊˈbʌstə/ (roh-BUHS-tuh).