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How to pronounce rubi

Say it like ROO-bee. Rubi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO).

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US American/ˈrubi/ROO-bee
UK British/ˈruːbi/ROO-bee
  • ROO
  • bee
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Rubi pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. ROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
  2. beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.

American vs British pronunciation of rubi

American and British speakers say rubi in essentially the same way: /ˈrubi/ in the US and /ˈruːbi/ in the UK.

British respelling: ROO-bee.

What does rubi mean?

noun
  1. Alternative form of ruby (“pronunciation guide for Chinese or Japanese characters”).

Words that rhyme with rubi

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rubi.

Words that sound like rubi

Questions about saying rubi

How do you pronounce rubi?

Say ROO-bee. The American pronunciation is /ˈrubi/. In British English it is /ˈruːbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in rubi?

Rubi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO). Broken into parts: ROO · bee.

Do Americans and Brits say rubi the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrubi/ and the British form is /ˈruːbi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

What words sound the same as rubi?

Rubi sounds the same as ruby in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).