How to pronounce tabooed
Say it like ta-BOOD. Tabooed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOOD).
- ta
- BOOD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tabooed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- taKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- BOODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of tabooed
American and British speakers say tabooed in essentially the same way: /tæˈbud/ in the US and /tæˈbuːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ta-BOOD.
What does tabooed mean?
Words that rhyme with tabooed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tabooed.
Questions about saying tabooed
How do you pronounce tabooed?
Say ta-BOOD. The American pronunciation is /tæˈbud/. In British English it is /tæˈbuːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tabooed?
Tabooed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOOD). Broken into parts: ta · BOOD.
Do Americans and Brits say tabooed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tæˈbud/ and the British form is /tæˈbuːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.