How to pronounce baboon
Say it like buh-BOON. Baboon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOON).
- buh
- BOON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baboon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhKeep 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 baboon
American and British speakers say baboon in essentially the same way: /bəˈbun/ in the US and /bəˈbuːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: buh-BOON.
What does baboon mean?
- large terrestrial monkeys having doglike muzzles
Words that rhyme with baboon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of baboon.
Questions about saying baboon
How do you pronounce baboon?
Say buh-BOON. The American pronunciation is /bəˈbun/. In British English it is /bəˈbuːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in baboon?
Baboon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOON). Broken into parts: buh · BOON.
Do Americans and Brits say baboon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bəˈbun/ and the British form is /bəˈbuːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.