How to Pronounce "pluribus"
word
ˈpɫʊɹɪbəs
PLUR-ih-buhs
ˈplʊərɪbəs
PLUHR-ih-buhs
Definition
"Pluribus" is a Latin word meaning "of many" or "from many". It is most often recognized as part of the phrase "E pluribus unum" ("Out of many, one"), which appears on U.S. coins and official documents.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫʊɹɪbəs
British English
ˈplʊərɪbəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLUR-ih-buhs
UK
PLUHR-ih-buhs
Listen in Context
"E pluribus unum" appears on U.S. coins.
The word pluribus is Latin and means "of many".
You often see pluribus as part of a motto.
People rarely use pluribus outside the phrase on money.