How to pronounce konbu
Say it like KON-boo. Konbu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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US American/ˈkɑnbu/KON-boo
UK British/ˈkɒnbuː/KON-boo
- KON
- boo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Konbu pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- booKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of konbu
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-boo.
What does konbu mean?
noun
- Alternative spelling of kombu.
Questions about saying konbu
How do you pronounce konbu?
Say KON-boo. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnbu/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnbuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in konbu?
Konbu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · boo.
Is konbu 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 /ˈkɒnbuː/ (KON-boo).