How to pronounce bubo
Say it like BOO-boh. Bubo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOO).
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US American/ˈbuboʊ/BOO-boh
UK British/ˈbjuːbəʊ/BYOO-boh
- BOO
- boh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bubo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- bohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of bubo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: BYOO-boh.
What does bubo mean?
noun
- An inflamed swelling of a lymph node, especially in the armpit or groin, due to an infection such as bubonic plague, gonorrhea, tuberculosis, or syphilis.
Questions about saying bubo
How do you pronounce bubo?
Say BOO-boh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbuboʊ/. In British English it is /ˈbjuːbəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bubo?
Bubo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOO). Broken into parts: BOO · boh.
Is bubo 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 /ˈbjuːbəʊ/ (BYOO-boh).