How to pronounce bobo
Say it like BOH-boh. Bobo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
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- BOH
- boh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bobo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- bohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of bobo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOH-boh.
What does bobo mean?
- A materialistic person who affects an anti-materialistic persona.
- A self-styled bodyguard or groupie of the nouveau riche (such as a professional athlete or musician).
- An imitation of something, particularly a well known product, usually lower in quality than the original.
- A boo-boo (a minor injury).
Where does bobo come from?
Blend of bourgeois + bohemian, popularized by American journalist, commentator and editor David Brooks to describe the 1990s equivalent of the yuppie.
Words that rhyme with bobo
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Questions about saying bobo
How do you pronounce bobo?
Say BOH-boh. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊboʊ/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊbəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bobo?
Bobo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · boh.
Is bobo 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 /ˈbəʊbəʊ/ (BOH-boh).