How to pronounce bubinga
Say it like buh-BING-guh. Bubinga has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BING).
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- buh
- BING
- guh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bubinga 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.
- BINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bubinga
American and British speakers say bubinga in essentially the same way: /bəˈbɪŋɡə/ in the US and /bəˈbɪŋɡə/ in the UK.
British respelling: buh-BING-guh.
What does bubinga mean?
- Guibourtia spp.
- Didelotia africana
- Copaifera spp.
Where does bubinga come from?
Borrowed from Duala bobiŋga.
Questions about saying bubinga
How do you pronounce bubinga?
Say buh-BING-guh. The American pronunciation is /bəˈbɪŋɡə/. In British English it is /bəˈbɪŋɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bubinga?
Bubinga has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BING). Broken into parts: buh · BING · guh.
Do Americans and Brits say bubinga the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bəˈbɪŋɡə/ and the British form is /bəˈbɪŋɡə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.