How to pronounce scuba
Say it like SKOO-buh. Scuba has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOO).
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- SKOO
- buh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scuba pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKOOSay 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.
American vs British pronunciation of scuba
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: SKYOO-buh.
What does scuba mean?
- An apparatus carried by a diver, which includes a tank holding compressed, filtered air and a regulator which delivers the air to the diver at ambient pressure which can be used underwater.
- To perform scuba diving.
Where does scuba come from?
From SCUBA, acronym of self-contained underwater breathing apparatus; now usually viewed as anacronymic.
Words that rhyme with scuba
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scuba.
Questions about saying scuba
How do you pronounce scuba?
Say SKOO-buh. The American pronunciation is /ˈskubə/. In British English it is /ˈskjuːbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scuba?
Scuba has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOO). Broken into parts: SKOO · buh.
Is scuba 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 /ˈskjuːbə/ (SKYOO-buh).