How to pronounce bozo
Say it like BOH-zoh. Bozo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
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- BOH
- zoh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bozo 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.
- zohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of bozo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOH-zoh.
What does bozo mean?
- A stupid, foolish, or ridiculous person, especially a man.
Where does bozo come from?
Attested since the 1910s in American English, of uncertain origin.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying bozo
How do you pronounce bozo?
Say BOH-zoh. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊˌzoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊˌzəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bozo?
Bozo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · zoh.
Is bozo 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 /ˈbəʊˌzəʊ/ (BOH-zoh).