How to pronounce bonobos
Say it like BON-uh-buz. Bonobos has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BON).
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- BON
- uh
- buz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bonobos pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- buzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bonobos
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BON-uh-buz.
Other ways to say bonobos
Bonobos also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- bah-NAH-bohz /bɑˈnɑboʊz/
What does bonobos mean?
- plural of bonobo How to pronounce bonobo
Questions about saying bonobos
How do you pronounce bonobos?
Say BON-uh-buz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑnəbəz/. In British English it is /ˈbɒnəbəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bonobos?
Bonobos has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BON). Broken into parts: BON · uh · buz.
Is bonobos pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈbɒnəbəz/ (BON-uh-buz).