How to pronounce suburban
Say it like suh-BUR-bun. Suburban has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUR).
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- suh
- BUR
- bun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suburban 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.
- BURSay 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 suburban
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: suh-BUR-bun.
What does suburban mean?
- relating to or characteristic of or situated in suburbs“suburban population”
Where does suburban come from?
From Latin suburbanus, from prefix sub- (“under”) + urbs (“city”) + -anus (“adjective suffix”), equivalent to sub- + urban.
Words that rhyme with suburban
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of suburban.
Questions about saying suburban
How do you pronounce suburban?
Say suh-BUR-bun. The American pronunciation is /səˈbɝbən/. In British English it is /səˈbɜːbən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suburban?
Suburban has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUR). Broken into parts: suh · BUR · bun.
Is suburban 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 /səˈbɜːbən/ (suh-BUR-bun).