How to pronounce taboos
Say it like ta-BOOZ. Taboos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOOZ).
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- ta
- BOOZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Taboos 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.
- BOOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of taboos
American and British speakers say taboos in essentially the same way: /tæˈbuz/ in the US and /tæˈbuːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ta-BOOZ.
What does taboos mean?
- plural of taboo How to pronounce taboo
Words that rhyme with taboos
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of taboos.
Questions about saying taboos
How do you pronounce taboos?
Say ta-BOOZ. The American pronunciation is /tæˈbuz/. In British English it is /tæˈbuːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in taboos?
Taboos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOOZ). Broken into parts: ta · BOOZ.
Do Americans and Brits say taboos the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tæˈbuz/ and the British form is /tæˈbuːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.