How to pronounce suburbs
Say it like SUHB-erbz. Suburbs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB).
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US American/ˈsʌbɚbz/SUHB-erbz
UK British/ˈsʌbɜːbz/SUHB-urbz
- SUHB
- erbz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suburbs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erbzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of suburbs
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUHB-urbz.
What does suburbs mean?
noun
- The populated area surrounding a city.
- plural of suburb How to pronounce suburb
Questions about saying suburbs
How do you pronounce suburbs?
Say SUHB-erbz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌbɚbz/. In British English it is /ˈsʌbɜːbz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suburbs?
Suburbs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB). Broken into parts: SUHB · erbz.
Is suburbs 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 /ˈsʌbɜːbz/ (SUHB-urbz).