How to pronounce suburbans
Say it like suh-BUR-bunz. Suburbans has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUR).
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- suh
- BUR
- bunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suburbans 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.
- bunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of suburbans
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: suh-BUR-bunz.
What does suburbans mean?
- plural of suburban How to pronounce suburban
Questions about saying suburbans
How do you pronounce suburbans?
Say suh-BUR-bunz. The American pronunciation is /səˈbɝbənz/. In British English it is /səˈbɜːbənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suburbans?
Suburbans has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUR). Broken into parts: suh · BUR · bunz.
Is suburbans 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 /səˈbɜːbənz/ (suh-BUR-bunz).