How to pronounce rubai
Say it like roo-BY. Rubai has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BY).
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- roo
- BY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rubai pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- BYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of rubai
American and British speakers say rubai in essentially the same way: /ruˈbaɪ/ in the US and /ruːˈbaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: roo-BY.
What does rubai mean?
- A quatrain in classical Arabic, Persian, Turkic or Urdu poetry.
Words that rhyme with rubai
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rubai.
Questions about saying rubai
How do you pronounce rubai?
Say roo-BY. The American pronunciation is /ruˈbaɪ/. In British English it is /ruːˈbaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rubai?
Rubai has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BY). Broken into parts: roo · BY.
Do Americans and Brits say rubai the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ruˈbaɪ/ and the British form is /ruːˈbaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.