How to pronounce tubers
Say it like TOO-bers. Tubers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO).
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US American/ˈtubɚs/TOO-bers
UK British/ˈtjuːbəs/TYOO-bus
- TOO
- bers
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tubers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- bersKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tubers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: TYOO-bus.
What does tubers mean?
noun
- plural of tuber How to pronounce tuber
Questions about saying tubers
How do you pronounce tubers?
Say TOO-bers. The American pronunciation is /ˈtubɚs/. In British English it is /ˈtjuːbəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tubers?
Tubers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO). Broken into parts: TOO · bers.
Is tubers 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 /ˈtjuːbəs/ (TYOO-bus).