How to pronounce tuberous
Say it like TYOO-buh-rus. Tuberous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TYOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce tuberous. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- TYOO
- buh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tuberous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tuberous
American and British speakers say tuberous in essentially the same way: /ˈtjubərəs/ in the US and /ˈtjuːbərəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: TYOO-buh-rus.
What does tuberous mean?
- Relating to, resembling, or producing tubers.
- Relating to tuberosities.
Where does tuberous come from?
From tuber + -ous.
Questions about saying tuberous
How do you pronounce tuberous?
Say TYOO-buh-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˈtjubərəs/. In British English it is /ˈtjuːbərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tuberous?
Tuberous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TYOO). Broken into parts: TYOO · buh · rus.
Do Americans and Brits say tuberous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtjubərəs/ and the British form is /ˈtjuːbərəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.