How to pronounce ubiquitous
Say it like yoo-BIK-wih-tus. Ubiquitous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIK).
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- yoo
- BIK
- wih
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ubiquitous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- BIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- wihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ubiquitous
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: yoo-BIK-wih-tus.
What does ubiquitous mean?
- Being everywhere at once: omnipresent.“In Christianity, Hinduism, and Judaism, God is ubiquitous.”
- Appearing to be everywhere at once; being or seeming to be in more than one location at the same time.
- Widespread; very prevalent.
Where does ubiquitous come from?
From ubiquity + -ous, from Medieval Latin ubīquitās, from Latin ubīque (“everywhere”), from ubī̆ (“where”) + -que (“each, ever”).
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Words that rhyme with ubiquitous
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Questions about saying ubiquitous
How do you pronounce ubiquitous?
Say yoo-BIK-wih-tus. The American pronunciation is /juˈbɪkwɪtəs/. In British English it is /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ubiquitous?
Ubiquitous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIK). Broken into parts: yoo · BIK · wih · tus.
Is ubiquitous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/ (yoo-BIK-wih-tus).