How to pronounce zobo
Say it like ZOH-boh. Zobo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOH).
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- ZOH
- boh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zobo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- bohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of zobo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ZOH-boh.
What does zobo mean?
- A kind of Asian cattle, supposed to be a hybrid between the zebu and yak.
- A Nigerian drink made from hibiscus.
Where does zobo come from?
From Tibetan མཛོ་ཕོ (mdzo pho, “male bull–yak hybrid”); see zebu for more.
Words that rhyme with zobo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zobo.
Questions about saying zobo
How do you pronounce zobo?
Say ZOH-boh. The American pronunciation is /ˈzoʊboʊ/. In British English it is /ˈzəʊbəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zobo?
Zobo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOH). Broken into parts: ZOH · boh.
Is zobo 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 /ˈzəʊbəʊ/ (ZOH-boh).