How to pronounce Bujumbura
Say it like boo-jum-BUUR-uh. Bujumbura has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BUUR).
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- boo
- jum
- BUUR
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bujumbura pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- booGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- jumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Bujumbura
American and British speakers say Bujumbura in essentially the same way: /ˌbudʒəmˈbʊrə/ in the US and /ˌbuːdʒəmˈbʊərə/ in the UK.
British respelling: boo-jum-BOOR-uh.
What does Bujumbura mean?
- The largest city, and former capital, of Burundi.
Words that rhyme with Bujumbura
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Bujumbura.
Questions about saying Bujumbura
How do you pronounce Bujumbura?
Say boo-jum-BUUR-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌbudʒəmˈbʊrə/. In British English it is /ˌbuːdʒəmˈbʊərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Bujumbura?
Bujumbura has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BUUR). Broken into parts: boo · jum · BUUR · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say Bujumbura the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌbudʒəmˈbʊrə/ and the British form is /ˌbuːdʒəmˈbʊərə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.