How to pronounce suburbian
Say it like suh-BUR-bee-un. Suburbian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUR).
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- suh
- BUR
- bee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suburbian 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.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of suburbian
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: suh-BUR-bee-un.
What does suburbian mean?
- A person from the suburbs.
Where does suburbian come from?
From suburb + -ian.
Questions about saying suburbian
How do you pronounce suburbian?
Say suh-BUR-bee-un. The American pronunciation is /səˈbɝbiən/. In British English it is /səˈbɜːbiən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suburbian?
Suburbian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUR). Broken into parts: suh · BUR · bee · un.
Is suburbian 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 /səˈbɜːbiən/ (suh-BUR-bee-un).