How to pronounce ubac
Say it like OO-bak. Ubac has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce ubac. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- OO
- bak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ubac pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- bakKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of ubac
American and British speakers say ubac in essentially the same way: /ˈubæk/ in the US and /ˈuːbæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: OO-bak.
What does ubac mean?
- The shady side of a mountain; in the northern hemisphere, this is typically the north-facing slope.
Where does ubac come from?
Borrowed from Occitan ubac, from Latin opācus.
Questions about saying ubac
How do you pronounce ubac?
Say OO-bak. The American pronunciation is /ˈubæk/. In British English it is /ˈuːbæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ubac?
Ubac has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OO). Broken into parts: OO · bak.
Do Americans and Brits say ubac the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈubæk/ and the British form is /ˈuːbæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.