How to pronounce zebu
Say it like ZEE-byoo. Zebu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEE).
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- ZEE
- byoo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zebu pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- byooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of zebu
American and British speakers say zebu in essentially the same way: /ˈzibju/ in the US and /ˈziːbjuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZEE-byoo.
What does zebu mean?
- A domesticated ox native to Asia and Africa, having a large fleshy hump on its back and a dewlap (Bos taurus indicus or bos indicus).
Where does zebu come from?
Borrowed from French zébu, probably from Tibetan མཛོ་པོ (mdzo po, “male bull–yak hybrid”), whence also zobo.
Questions about saying zebu
How do you pronounce zebu?
Say ZEE-byoo. The American pronunciation is /ˈzibju/. In British English it is /ˈziːbjuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zebu?
Zebu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEE). Broken into parts: ZEE · byoo.
Do Americans and Brits say zebu the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzibju/ and the British form is /ˈziːbjuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.