To pronounce "cuba", say CUB-a — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
cuba
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CUB-a
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"cuba" has 2 syllables: cub-a. It rhymes with scuba and tuboplasty, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: kuba — easy to mix up when writing.
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"Cuba" has 2 syllables: cub · a.
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