How to pronounce baobab
Say it like BAY-oh-bab. Baobab has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY).
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US American/ˈbeɪoʊˌbæb/BAY-oh-bab
UK British/ˈbeɪəʊbæb/BAY-oh-bab
- BAY
- oh
- bab
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baobab pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- babGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of baobab
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BAY-oh-bab.
What does baobab mean?
noun
- A tree, Adansonia digitata, native to tropical Africa, having a broad swollen trunk and edible gourd-like hanging fruits.
- Any tree of the genus Adansonia.
Questions about saying baobab
How do you pronounce baobab?
Say BAY-oh-bab. The American pronunciation is /ˈbeɪoʊˌbæb/. In British English it is /ˈbeɪəʊbæb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in baobab?
Baobab has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY). Broken into parts: BAY · oh · bab.
Is baobab pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈbeɪəʊbæb/ (BAY-oh-bab).