How to Pronounce Bazooka

To pronounce "bazooka", say BAZ-ook-a — 3 syllables, IPA /bəˈzuːkə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/bəˈzuːkə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bazooka”

"bazooka" has 3 syllables: baz-ook-a. It rhymes with sambuca and luka, if that helps it stick.

What does bazooka mean?

noun

  1. A primitive trombone having wide tubes.
  2. A shoulder-held rocket launcher used as an antitank weapon, developed by America during World War II and so-called from its resemblance to the bazooka musical instrument.

Words that rhyme with bazooka

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sambucalukamachucahuachucaazukabanyalucacolalucadelducadelucadeluccaducaladuca

Related words

bombardonbombardotubaxblunderbusstromboonbigophonethunderboxblowtube

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bazooka"?▾

"Bazooka" has 3 syllables: baz · ook · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "bazooka"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bazooka" is /bəˈzuːkə/.

What does "bazooka" mean?▾

Bazooka: A primitive trombone having wide tubes.

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