how to pronounce куб

/kup/

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куб is pronounced in one syllable

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An example use of куб in a speech by a native speaker of standard russian:

“… на самом деле даже куб соломон все эти …”

meanings of куб

noun:

Indigo (plant).
Cubic meter (cubic metre).
Cube (number raised to the third power).
Vat dye, specifically alkaline solution of indigo prepared for dyeing.
Boiler, still, large tank.
Cube (shape with six square sides).

куб frequency in russian - C2 level of CEFR

the word куб occurs in russian on average 9 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.