How to pronounce aboon
Say it like uh-BOON. Aboon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOON).
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- uh
- BOON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aboon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BOONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of aboon
American and British speakers say aboon in essentially the same way: /əˈbun/ in the US and /əˈbuːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BOON.
What does aboon mean?
- Above.
Where does aboon come from?
From Middle English abone, abowne, from abuven, from Old English abūfan (“above”).
Words that rhyme with aboon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aboon.
Questions about saying aboon
How do you pronounce aboon?
Say uh-BOON. The American pronunciation is /əˈbun/. In British English it is /əˈbuːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aboon?
Aboon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOON). Broken into parts: uh · BOON.
Do Americans and Brits say aboon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbun/ and the British form is /əˈbuːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.