How to Pronounce "suburb"
word
ˈsəbɝb
SUH-burb
sˈʌbɜːb
SUB-urb
Definition
An area or neighborhood outside the main city center, usually where people live in houses rather than apartments. Suburbs are often residential and less crowded than the city.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsəbɝb
British English
sˈʌbɜːb
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SUH-burb
UK
SUB-urb
Listen in Context
They live in a suburb near the city.
The suburb is quiet and safe.
Many families move to the suburbs for a better life.
I grew up in a quiet suburb, but moved to the city for work.