How to pronounce rurban
Say it like RUR-bun. Rurban has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUR).
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- RUR
- bun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rurban pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- bunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rurban
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: RUR-bun.
What does rurban mean?
- Of or pertaining to a location which has both urban and rural characteristics.
Where does rurban come from?
Blend of rural + urban, early 20th c.
Words that rhyme with rurban
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rurban.
Questions about saying rurban
How do you pronounce rurban?
Say RUR-bun. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɝbən/. In British English it is /ˈrɜːbən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rurban?
Rurban has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUR). Broken into parts: RUR · bun.
Is rurban pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈrɜːbən/ (RUR-bun).