How to pronounce zubr
Say it like ZOO-ber. Zubr has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOO).
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US American/ˈzubər/ZOO-ber
UK British/ˈzuːbə/ZOO-buh
- ZOO
- ber
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zubr pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of zubr
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ZOO-buh.
What does zubr mean?
noun
- A wisent, European bison (Bos bonasus).
Questions about saying zubr
How do you pronounce zubr?
Say ZOO-ber. The American pronunciation is /ˈzubər/. In British English it is /ˈzuːbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zubr?
Zubr has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOO). Broken into parts: ZOO · ber.
Is zubr 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 /ˈzuːbə/ (ZOO-buh).