How to pronounce urbane
Say it like UR-bayn. Urbane has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UR).
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US American/ˈɝˌbeɪn/UR-bayn
UK British/ɜːˈbeɪn/ur-BAYN
- UR
- bayn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Urbane pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- URSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- baynGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of urbane
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ur-BAYN.
What does urbane mean?
adjective
- Of a person (usually a man): having refined manners; courteous, polite, suave.
- Of an act, expression, etc.: suited to a person of refined manners; elegant, sophisticated.
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Questions about saying urbane
How do you pronounce urbane?
Say UR-bayn. The American pronunciation is /ˈɝˌbeɪn/. In British English it is /ɜːˈbeɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in urbane?
Urbane has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UR). Broken into parts: UR · bayn.
Is urbane pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /ɜːˈbeɪn/ (ur-BAYN).