How to pronounce uber
Say it like YOO-ber. Uber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
- YOO
- ber
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uber pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of uber
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: OO-buh.
What does uber mean?
- Super; high-level; high-ranking.
- Very; super.
- Alternative letter-case form of Uber, a rideshare journey, vehicle, or driver.
Where does uber come from?
From German über (“above”, preposition), which is also used as a prefix (über-); cognate with over.
Words that rhyme with uber
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of uber.
Questions about saying uber
How do you pronounce uber?
Say YOO-ber. The American pronunciation is /ˈjubɚ/. In British English it is /ˈuːbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uber?
Uber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · ber.
Is uber 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 /ˈuːbə/ (OO-buh).