How to pronounce "svarbu" in English
ˈsfɑːr.buː
SFAR·boo
Primary stress: SFAR
Hear native speakers say svarbu in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “svarbu”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
SFAR
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
boo
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("SFAR"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "svarbu" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Kai mes žaidžiame, mes prieiname prie kliūčių iš naujų kampų, ir tai svarbu, kad išlaikytume savo aštrų protą senstant.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
Practice Speaking “svarbu”
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Kai mes žaidžiame, mes prieiname prie kliūčių iš naujų kampų, ir tai svarbu, kad išlaikytume savo aštrų protą senstant.
Hear it in context: “svarbu”
3 clipsThe English word “svarbu” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈsfɑːr.buː (phonetic respelling: SFAR-boo). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (SFAR · boo), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (SFAR). Grammatically, “svarbu” functions as a adjective. SayItVid indexes 3 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “svarbu” in natural connected speech across American (US: 1 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @7:27
“Nes žaidimas stimuliuoja mūsų intektualinę galią. Kai mes žaidžiame, mes prieiname prie kliūčių iš naujų kampų, ir tai svarbu, kad išlaikytume savo aštrų protą senstant. ir tai svarbu, kad išlaikytume savo aštrų protą senstant.”
Definition & Meaning: “svarbu”
- Svarbu is a Lithuanian adjective meaning important or significant.
Example Sentences (2)
- “Šis sprendimas yra labai svarbu mūsų bendruomenei.”
- “Kai mes žaidžiame, mes prieiname prie kliūčių iš naujų kampų, ir tai svarbu, kad išlaikytume savo aštrų protą senstant.”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “svarbu”
- Pronunciation:
- SFAR-boo
- Syllables:
- SFAR · boo
- Written Hyphenation:
- svar · bu
- Primary stress:
- SFAR
- IPA:
- ˈsfɑːr.buː
- Hear it in context
- svarbu
Words that Rhyme with “svarbu”
-ɑrbuWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"svarbu" (⁄ˈsfɑːr.buː⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "svarbu" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about svarbu
How do you pronounce “svarbu”?
“svarbu” is pronounced ⁄ˈsfɑːr.buː⁄ (SFAR-boo). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “svarbu”?
“svarbu” has 2 syllables: SFAR · boo.
Where is the stress in “svarbu”?
The primary stress in “svarbu” is on “SFAR”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “svarbu” mean?
Svarbu is a Lithuanian adjective meaning important or significant.
How can I hear “svarbu” used in real sentences?
This page has 3 real-world video examples of “svarbu” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “svarbu”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).