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How to pronounce tubal

Say it like TOO-bul. Tubal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO).

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US American/ˈtubəl/TOO-bul
UK British/ˈtjuːbəl/TYOO-bul
  • TOO
  • bul
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Tubal pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. TOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
  2. bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of tubal

  • British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).

British respelling: TYOO-bul.

What does tubal mean?

adjective
  1. Of or pertaining to a tube, especially an anatomical one.

Where does tubal come from?

From tube + -al.

Words that rhyme with tubal

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tubal.

Questions about saying tubal

How do you pronounce tubal?

Say TOO-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtubəl/. In British English it is /ˈtjuːbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in tubal?

Tubal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO). Broken into parts: TOO · bul.

Is tubal pronounced differently in British English?

Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈtjuːbəl/ (TYOO-bul).

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).