How to pronounce bilbo
Say it like BIL-boh. Bilbo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIL).
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US American/ˈbɪlˌboʊ/BIL-boh
UK British/ˈbɪlbəʊ/BIL-boh
- BIL
- boh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bilbo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of bilbo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BIL-boh.
What does bilbo mean?
noun
- A device for punishment. See bilboes.
Where does bilbo come from?
From Bilbao, a city in Spain.
Questions about saying bilbo
How do you pronounce bilbo?
Say BIL-boh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪlˌboʊ/. In British English it is /ˈbɪlbəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bilbo?
Bilbo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIL). Broken into parts: BIL · boh.
Is bilbo 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 /ˈbɪlbəʊ/ (BIL-boh).