How to pronounce Urbana
Say it like er-BAN-uh. Urbana has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAN).
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- er
- BAN
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Urbana pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- BANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Urbana
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-BAN-uh.
What does Urbana mean?
- a university town in east central Illinois adjoining Champaign
Words that rhyme with Urbana
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Urbana.
Questions about saying Urbana
How do you pronounce Urbana?
Say er-BAN-uh. The American pronunciation is /ɚˈbænə/. In British English it is /əˈbænə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Urbana?
Urbana has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAN). Broken into parts: er · BAN · uh.
Is Urbana 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 /əˈbænə/ (uh-BAN-uh).