How to Pronounce Suburban

To pronounce "suburban", say SUB-urb-an — 3 syllables, IPA /səˈbɜː(ɹ)bən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/səˈbɜː(ɹ)bən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “suburban”

"suburban" has 3 syllables: sub-urb-an. It rhymes with interurban and turban, if that helps it stick.

What does suburban mean?

noun

  1. A person who lives in a suburb.
  2. An automobile with a station wagon body on a truck chassis.

adjective

  1. Relating to or characteristic of or situated on the outskirts of a city.

Antonyms

nonsuburban

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Words that rhyme with suburban

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

interurbanturbanturbindurbenbourbondurbandurbin

Related words

urbanruralperipheraloutlyingsuvbreakescaladebland

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "suburban"?▾

"Suburban" has 3 syllables: sub · urb · an.

What is the IPA transcription of "suburban"?▾

The IPA transcription of "suburban" is /səˈbɜː(ɹ)bən/.

What does "suburban" mean?▾

Suburban: A person who lives in a suburb.

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