How to pronounce suburbanite
Say it like suh-BUR-buh-nyte. Suburbanite has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUR).
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- suh
- BUR
- buh
- nyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suburbanite 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.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nyteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of suburbanite
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: suh-BUR-buh-nyte.
What does suburbanite mean?
- Someone who lives in the suburbs.“Don't call me a suburbanite just because I live in Oak Grove!”
Where does suburbanite come from?
From suburban + -ite.
Questions about saying suburbanite
How do you pronounce suburbanite?
Say suh-BUR-buh-nyte. The American pronunciation is /səˈbɝbənaɪt/. In British English it is /səˈbɜːbənaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suburbanite?
Suburbanite has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUR). Broken into parts: suh · BUR · buh · nyte.
Is suburbanite 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 /səˈbɜːbənaɪt/ (suh-BUR-buh-nyte).