How to pronounce Pinatubo
Say it like pih-nuh-TOO-boh. Pinatubo has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOO).
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- pih
- nuh
- TOO
- boh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pinatubo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- bohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Pinatubo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: pih-nuh-TYOO-boh.
What does Pinatubo mean?
- a volcano on Luzon to the northwest of Manila; erupted in 1991 after 600 years of dormancy
Questions about saying Pinatubo
How do you pronounce Pinatubo?
Say pih-nuh-TOO-boh. The American pronunciation is /pɪnəˈtuboʊ/. In British English it is /pɪnəˈtjuːbəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Pinatubo?
Pinatubo has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOO). Broken into parts: pih · nuh · TOO · boh.
Is Pinatubo 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 /pɪnəˈtjuːbəʊ/ (pih-nuh-TYOO-boh).