How to pronounce rubine
Say it like ROO-been. Rubine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO).
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- ROO
- been
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rubine 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.
- beenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of rubine
American and British speakers say rubine in essentially the same way: /ˈrubin/ in the US and /ˈruːbin/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROO-been.
What does rubine mean?
- A reddish aniline dye.
- Of a deep, red color; ruby-red.
Where does rubine come from?
From Medieval Latin rubīnus (“carbuncle, ruby”).
Questions about saying rubine
How do you pronounce rubine?
Say ROO-been. The American pronunciation is /ˈrubin/. In British English it is /ˈruːbin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rubine?
Rubine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO). Broken into parts: ROO · been.
Do Americans and Brits say rubine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrubin/ and the British form is /ˈruːbin/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.