How to Pronounce Rubella

To pronounce "rubella", say RUB-ell-a — 3 syllables, IPA /ɹuːˈbɛlə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ɹuːˈbɛlə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rubella”

"rubella" has 3 syllables: rub-ell-a. It rhymes with selah and umbrella, if that helps it stick.

What does rubella mean?

noun

  1. A mild disease caused by the Rubella virus infecting the respiratory tract, and characterised by a rash of pink dots, fever and swollen lymph nodes.

Synonyms

3-day measlesFrench measlesGerman measlesLiberty measlesepidemic roseolafalse measlesthree-day measles

Words that rhyme with rubella

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

selahumbrellachelastellafellahbellasalmonellateleprunellastelaisabellarosella

Related words

measlestogavirusmumpsgermanroseola

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rubella"?▾

"Rubella" has 3 syllables: rub · ell · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "rubella"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rubella" is /ɹuːˈbɛlə/.

What does "rubella" mean?▾

Rubella: A mild disease caused by the Rubella virus infecting the respiratory tract, and characterised by a rash of pink dots, fever and swollen lymph nodes.

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