How do you pronounce "cuba"?

In American English: /ˈkjuːbə/ (KYOOB-uh). In British English: /kjˈuːbə/ (KY-oob). In Canadian English: /ˈkjuːbə/ (KYOOB-uh). In Australian English: /kjˈuːbə/ (KY-oob).

Is "cuba" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkjuːbə/ (KYOOB-uh), while in British English it's /kjˈuːbə/ (KY-oob).

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cuba

/ˈkjuːbə/

KYOOB-uh

Syllable Breakdown

kjuːbcu·əba

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