How to pronounce salubrious
Say it like suh-LOO-bree-us. Salubrious has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO).
- suh
- LOO
- bree
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Salubrious pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- breeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of salubrious
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: suh-LYOO-bree-us.
What does salubrious mean?
- Promoting health or well-being; wholesome, especially relating to food or air.
Where does salubrious come from?
From Latin salūbris (“healthy”) + -ous.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Opposite meaning
- insalubrious
- insalutary
Words that rhyme with salubrious
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Questions about saying salubrious
How do you pronounce salubrious?
Say suh-LOO-bree-us. The American pronunciation is /səˈlubriəs/. In British English it is /səˈljuːbriəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in salubrious?
Salubrious has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO). Broken into parts: suh · LOO · bree · us.
Is salubrious pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /səˈljuːbriəs/ (suh-LYOO-bree-us).