How to pronounce hubris
American English pronunciation
HYOO-bris
- IPA
- /ˈhjubɹɪs/
- Syllables
- HYOO · bris (2 syllables, stress on the 1st)
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What hubris means
Too much pride that leads to trouble
In a sentence: In the old story, the king's hubris led to his downfall.
Where it comes from: It's a Greek word meaning pride.
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