How to pronounce rubies
Say it like ROO-beez. Rubies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO).
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- ROO
- beez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rubies 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.
- beezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of rubies
American and British speakers say rubies in essentially the same way: /ˈrubiz/ in the US and /ˈruːbiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROO-beez.
What does rubies mean?
- plural of ruby How to pronounce ruby
- third-person singular simple present indicative of ruby How to pronounce ruby
Questions about saying rubies
How do you pronounce rubies?
Say ROO-beez. The American pronunciation is /ˈrubiz/. In British English it is /ˈruːbiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rubies?
Rubies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO). Broken into parts: ROO · beez.
Do Americans and Brits say rubies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrubiz/ and the British form is /ˈruːbiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.