How to pronounce rubeola
Say it like roo-BEE-uh-luh. Rubeola has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEE).
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- roo
- BEE
- uh
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rubeola 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.
- BEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rubeola
American and British speakers say rubeola in essentially the same way: /ruˈbiələ/ in the US and /ruːˈbiːələ/ in the UK.
British respelling: roo-BEE-uh-luh.
What does rubeola mean?
- measles
Words that rhyme with rubeola
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rubeola.
Questions about saying rubeola
How do you pronounce rubeola?
Say roo-BEE-uh-luh. The American pronunciation is /ruˈbiələ/. In British English it is /ruːˈbiːələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rubeola?
Rubeola has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEE). Broken into parts: roo · BEE · uh · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say rubeola the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ruˈbiələ/ and the British form is /ruːˈbiːələ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.