How to pronounce tubular
Say it like TOO-byuh-ler. Tubular has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO).
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- TOO
- byuh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tubular 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.
- byuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tubular
- 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-byuh-luh.
What does tubular mean?
- Shaped like a tube.“tubular bell”
- Relating to, or composed of, tubes or tubules.
- Cool, awesome.
Where does tubular come from?
From Latin tubulus + -ar.
Questions about saying tubular
How do you pronounce tubular?
Say TOO-byuh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈtubjəlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtjuːbjʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tubular?
Tubular has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO). Broken into parts: TOO · byuh · ler.
Is tubular 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 /ˈtjuːbjʊlə/ (TYOO-byuh-luh).