How to pronounce urbanite
Say it like UR-buh-nyte. Urbanite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UR).
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- UR
- buh
- nyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Urbanite 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.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of urbanite
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UR-buh-nyte.
What does urbanite mean?
- Someone who lives in a city or similar urban area.
- One of a demographic class of young, socially-conscious, urban professionals.
- Rock-like recycled building material from man-made sources.
Where does urbanite come from?
From urban + -ite (“resident of a particular area”).
Questions about saying urbanite
How do you pronounce urbanite?
Say UR-buh-nyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈɝbəˌnaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈɜːbəˌnaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in urbanite?
Urbanite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UR). Broken into parts: UR · buh · nyte.
Is urbanite 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 /ˈɜːbəˌnaɪt/ (UR-buh-nyte).