How to Pronounce Suburbs

To pronounce "suburbs", say SUB-urbs — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsʌbɜːbz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈsʌbɜːbz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “suburbs”

"suburbs" has 2 syllables: sub-urbs.

What does suburbs mean?

noun

  1. A residential area located on the outskirts of a city or large town that usually includes businesses that cater to its residents; such as schools, grocery stores, shopping centers, restaurants, convenience stores, etc.
  2. (by extension) The outer part; the environment.

Related words

suburbiaoutskirtsquarterssurroundingsdistrictsenvironsfringesneighborhoods

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "suburbs"?▾

"Suburbs" has 2 syllables: sub · urbs.

What is the IPA transcription of "suburbs"?▾

The IPA transcription of "suburbs" is /ˈsʌbɜːbz/.

What does "suburbs" mean?▾

Suburbs: A residential area located on the outskirts of a city or large town that usually includes businesses that cater to its residents; such as schools, grocery stores, shopping centers, restaurants, convenience stores, etc.

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