How to pronounce suburbanites
Say it like suh-BUR-buh-nyts. Suburbanites has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUR).
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- suh
- BUR
- buh
- nyts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suburbanites 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.
- nytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of suburbanites
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: suh-BUR-buh-nyts.
What does suburbanites mean?
- plural of suburbanite How to pronounce suburbanite
Questions about saying suburbanites
How do you pronounce suburbanites?
Say suh-BUR-buh-nyts. The American pronunciation is /səˈbɝbəˌnaɪts/. In British English it is /səˈbɜːbəˌnaɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suburbanites?
Suburbanites has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUR). Broken into parts: suh · BUR · buh · nyts.
Is suburbanites 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 /səˈbɜːbəˌnaɪts/ (suh-BUR-buh-nyts).