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How to pronounce ubiquitous

ubiquitous
/juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/
4 syllables, stress on the second

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Ubiquitous, sound by sound

/j/as in yesTongue high and forward, as for a very short “ee”.
/uː/as in foodA long “oo” with rounded lips.
/b/as in bedA voiced “b”. Do not turn it into “p” at the end of a word.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/w/as in waterRound the lips as for “oo”, then open them at once. The teeth do not touch the lips.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce ubiquitous?

Ubiquitous is pronounced /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/ in American English.

How many syllables are in ubiquitous?

Ubiquitous has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in ubiquitous?

The second syllable: /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/.

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