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How to pronounce:
suburban
Phonetic Transcription:
səˈbɜːbən
Examples:
The following are the suburban towns of Coimbato.
The village forms part of the suburban.
She again complains of the tedium of suburban life.
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Common mistakes of suburban pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "su-BUR-ban" instead of "sub-UR-ban". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the second syllable, /səˈbɜr.bən/ in US and /səˈbɜː.bən/ in UK.
- Vowel confusion: People often pronounce "suburban" with an incorrect vowel sound, saying "sub-UR-bun". Tip: Focus on the unstressed vowel /ə/ in the last syllable, which should sound like "bən" rather than "bun".
- Overemphasizing consonants: Some may overemphasize the "b" sound, saying "sub-BUR-ban". Tip: Keep the "b" soft and balanced within the syllables to maintain natural flow, aiming for /səˈbɜr.bən/.
- Dropping syllables: Learners might say "suburn" instead of "suburban". Tip: Ensure you pronounce all three syllables clearly: "sub-UR-ban", with each syllable distinct and pronounced.
- Incorrect intonation: Some speakers use a flat intonation throughout the word. Tip: Use a natural rise and fall in your voice, especially emphasizing the stressed syllable "UR", to convey the correct pronunciation.