How to pronounce rubaiyat
Say it like ROO-bee-yaht. Rubaiyat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO).
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- ROO
- bee
- yaht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rubaiyat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- yahtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of rubaiyat
American and British speakers say rubaiyat in essentially the same way: /ˈrubiˌjɑt/ in the US and /ˈruːbaɪjæt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROO-by-yat.
What does rubaiyat mean?
- plural of rubai How to pronounce rubai
Questions about saying rubaiyat
How do you pronounce rubaiyat?
Say ROO-bee-yaht. The American pronunciation is /ˈrubiˌjɑt/. In British English it is /ˈruːbaɪjæt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rubaiyat?
Rubaiyat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO). Broken into parts: ROO · bee · yaht.
Do Americans and Brits say rubaiyat the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrubiˌjɑt/ and the British form is /ˈruːbaɪjæt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.