How to pronounce rubella
Say it like roo-BEL-uh. Rubella has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEL).
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- roo
- BEL
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rubella 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.
- BELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rubella
American and British speakers say rubella in essentially the same way: /ruˈbɛlə/ in the US and /ruːˈbɛlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: roo-BEL-uh.
What does rubella mean?
- A mild disease caused by the Rubella virus infecting the respiratory tract, and characterized by a rash of pink dots, fever and swollen lymph nodes.
Where does rubella come from?
From Latin rubellus (“reddish”), diminutive of ruber (“red”), from Proto-Indo-European *h₁rewdʰ-.
Words that rhyme with rubella
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rubella.
Questions about saying rubella
How do you pronounce rubella?
Say roo-BEL-uh. The American pronunciation is /ruˈbɛlə/. In British English it is /ruːˈbɛlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rubella?
Rubella has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEL). Broken into parts: roo · BEL · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say rubella the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ruˈbɛlə/ and the British form is /ruːˈbɛlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.