How to pronounce jojoba
Say it like hoh-HOH-buh. Jojoba has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HOH).
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- hoh
- HOH
- buh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jojoba pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- HOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of jojoba
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: huh-HOH-buh.
What does jojoba mean?
- Any member of the species Simmondsia chinensis of shrubs native to the southwestern United States and to Mexico, the only plant known to store liquid wax in its seed.
Where does jojoba come from?
Borrowed from Spanish jojoba, from O'odham hohowai.
Words that rhyme with jojoba
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Questions about saying jojoba
How do you pronounce jojoba?
Say hoh-HOH-buh. The American pronunciation is /hoʊˈhoʊbə/. In British English it is /həˈhəʊbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jojoba?
Jojoba has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HOH). Broken into parts: hoh · HOH · buh.
Is jojoba 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 /həˈhəʊbə/ (huh-HOH-buh).