How to Pronounce "urban"
word
/ˈɝbən/
UR-buhn
/ˈɜːbən/
UR-buhn
Definition
Relating to cities or towns, not the countryside.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɝbən/
British English
/ˈɜːbən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UR-buhn
UK
UR-buhn
Listen in Context
Many people live in urban areas around the world.
She prefers urban life to rural life.
The new park is in an urban neighborhood.
Traffic can get really bad in urban centers during rush hour.