How to pronounce urubu
Say it like YOO-roo-boo. Urubu has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
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- YOO
- roo
- boo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Urubu 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.
- rooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- booKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of urubu
American and British speakers say urubu in essentially the same way: /ˈjurubu/ in the US and /ˈjuːruːbuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: YOO-roo-boo.
What does urubu mean?
- A New World vulture (a vulture from South America).
Questions about saying urubu
How do you pronounce urubu?
Say YOO-roo-boo. The American pronunciation is /ˈjurubu/. In British English it is /ˈjuːruːbuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in urubu?
Urubu has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · roo · boo.
Do Americans and Brits say urubu the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjurubu/ and the British form is /ˈjuːruːbuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.