How to Pronounce "urban fabric"
expression
UR-buhn FAB-rik
UR-buhn FAB-rik
Definition
The overall physical layout and structure of a city, including its buildings, streets, open spaces, and how they are organized and connected.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɝbən/ /ˈfæbɹɪk
British English
ˈɜːbən/ /fˈæbɹɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UR-buhn FAB-rik
UK
UR-buhn FAB-rik
Listen in Context
The urban fabric of the old city includes narrow streets and historic buildings.
Modern architects try to blend new buildings into the existing urban fabric.
Green parks are important for the urban fabric of large cities.
Many people worry that rapid development will destroy the unique urban fabric of their neighborhoods.