How to pronounce tabooing
Say it like tuh-BOO-ing. Tabooing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOO).
- tuh
- BOO
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tabooing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tabooing
American and British speakers say tabooing in essentially the same way: /təˈbuɪŋ/ in the US and /təˈbuːɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: tuh-BOO-ing.
What does tabooing mean?
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- tabooization
- tabooification
Words that rhyme with tabooing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tabooing.
Questions about saying tabooing
How do you pronounce tabooing?
Say tuh-BOO-ing. The American pronunciation is /təˈbuɪŋ/. In British English it is /təˈbuːɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tabooing?
Tabooing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOO). Broken into parts: tuh · BOO · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say tabooing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /təˈbuɪŋ/ and the British form is /təˈbuːɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.