How to pronounce gobaloon
Say it like gah-buh-LOON. Gobaloon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOON).
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- gah
- buh
- LOON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gobaloon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of gobaloon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: gob-uh-LOON.
What does gobaloon mean?
- An oaf or fool.
- A frightening or terrible thing.
- insane, crazy
Words that rhyme with gobaloon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gobaloon.
Questions about saying gobaloon
How do you pronounce gobaloon?
Say gah-buh-LOON. The American pronunciation is /ˌɡɑbəˈlun/. In British English it is /ˌɡɒbəˈluːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gobaloon?
Gobaloon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOON). Broken into parts: gah · buh · LOON.
Is gobaloon pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌɡɒbəˈluːn/ (gob-uh-LOON).