How to pronounce rubicund
Say it like ROO-buh-kuhnd. Rubicund has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO).
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- ROO
- buh
- kuhnd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rubicund 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.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kuhndGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rubicund
American and British speakers say rubicund in essentially the same way: /ˈrubəˌkənd/ in the US and /ˈruːbɪkənd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROO-bih-kund.
What does rubicund mean?
- Possessing a red complexion; ruddy.
Where does rubicund come from?
From Latin rubicundus, from rubere (“to be red”).
Questions about saying rubicund
How do you pronounce rubicund?
Say ROO-buh-kuhnd. The American pronunciation is /ˈrubəˌkənd/. In British English it is /ˈruːbɪkənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rubicund?
Rubicund has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO). Broken into parts: ROO · buh · kuhnd.
Do Americans and Brits say rubicund the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrubəˌkənd/ and the British form is /ˈruːbɪkənd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.