How to pronounce bungo
Say it like BUUNG-goh. Bungo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUNG).
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US American/ˈbʊŋɡoʊ/BUUNG-goh
UK British/ˈbʊŋɡəʊ/BUUNG-goh
- BUUNG
- goh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bungo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUUNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of bungo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BUUNG-goh.
What does bungo mean?
noun
- A Japanese written language established mainly during the Heian period, circa 900–1200 C.E., and commonly used until circa 1900.
- A kind of large canoe used in the southern United States, Central America, and South America.
- A large sailboat once used in Mexico.
Questions about saying bungo
How do you pronounce bungo?
Say BUUNG-goh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʊŋɡoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈbʊŋɡəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bungo?
Bungo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUNG). Broken into parts: BUUNG · goh.
Is bungo 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 /ˈbʊŋɡəʊ/ (BUUNG-goh).