How to pronounce bonobo
Say it like buh-NOH-boh. Bonobo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH).
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- buh
- NOH
- boh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bonobo 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.
- NOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- bohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of bonobo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: buh-NOH-boh.
What does bonobo mean?
- A great ape, Pan paniscus, from Africa south of the Congo river.
Where does bonobo come from?
From Bolobo, a village on the Congo River where Europeans first made contact with the species.
Words that rhyme with bonobo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bonobo.
Questions about saying bonobo
How do you pronounce bonobo?
Say buh-NOH-boh. The American pronunciation is /bəˈnoʊˌboʊ/. In British English it is /bəˈnəʊˌbəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bonobo?
Bonobo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH). Broken into parts: buh · NOH · boh.
Is bonobo 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 /bəˈnəʊˌbəʊ/ (buh-NOH-boh).