How to Pronounce “urban

word

/ˈɝbən/
UR-buhn
/ˈɜːbən/
UR-buhn

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.

There’s a lively urban culture with music, art, and festivals.