How to pronounce gobo
Say it like GOH-boh. Gobo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOH).
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- GOH
- boh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gobo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- bohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of gobo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GOH-boh.
What does gobo mean?
- A screen (often in disc form) placed between a light and an illuminated actor or object in order to diffuse the glare.
- A device used to shield a microphone from extraneous sounds.
- A template inserted over a light source to control the shape of the thrown light.
- The taproot of young edible burdock plants (Arctium lappa), eaten as a root vegetable.
Where does gobo come from?
Uncertain; possibly from go-b(etween) (“intermediary, middleman”) + -o (suffix forming informal terms).
Words that rhyme with gobo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gobo.
Questions about saying gobo
How do you pronounce gobo?
Say GOH-boh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡoʊˌboʊ/. In British English it is /ˈɡəʊbəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gobo?
Gobo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOH). Broken into parts: GOH · boh.
Is gobo 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 /ˈɡəʊbəʊ/ (GOH-boh).