How to pronounce baluba
Say it like BUH-loo-buh. Baluba has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUH).
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- BUH
- loo
- buh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baluba pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- looKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of baluba
American and British speakers say baluba in essentially the same way: /ˈbəlubə/ in the US and /ˈbəluːbə/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUH-loo-buh.
What does baluba mean?
- A wild or unruly person.
Where does baluba come from?
Named after a tribe in Katanga, involved in a fatal attack on Irish United Nations peacekeepers in 1961.
Questions about saying baluba
How do you pronounce baluba?
Say BUH-loo-buh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbəlubə/. In British English it is /ˈbəluːbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in baluba?
Baluba has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUH). Broken into parts: BUH · loo · buh.
Do Americans and Brits say baluba the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbəlubə/ and the British form is /ˈbəluːbə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.