How to Pronounce Bonobo

To pronounce "bonobo", say BON-ob-o — 3 syllables, IPA /bəˈnəʊ̯ˌbəʊ̯/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/bəˈnəʊ̯ˌbəʊ̯/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bonobo”

"bonobo" has 3 syllables: bon-ob-o. It rhymes with abo and baydhabo, if that helps it stick.

What does bonobo mean?

noun

  1. The pygmy chimpanzee, Pan paniscus, from Africa south of the Congo river.

Words that rhyme with bonobo

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

abobaydhabobobboclabolabopicabosaboszabo

Related words

chimpanzeechimporangutantschegojapanzee

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bonobo"?▾

"Bonobo" has 3 syllables: bon · ob · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "bonobo"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bonobo" is /bəˈnəʊ̯ˌbəʊ̯/.

What does "bonobo" mean?▾

Bonobo: The pygmy chimpanzee, Pan paniscus, from Africa south of the Congo river.

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