How to Pronounce Bubo

To pronounce "bubo", say BUB-o — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbjuː.bəʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈbjuː.bəʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bubo”

"bubo" has 2 syllables: bub-o.

What does bubo mean?

noun

  1. An inflamed swelling of a lymph node, especially in the armpit or the groin, due to an infection such as bubonic plague, gonorrhea, tuberculosis or syphilis.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bubo"?▾

"Bubo" has 2 syllables: bub · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "bubo"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bubo" is /ˈbjuː.bəʊ/.

What does "bubo" mean?▾

Bubo: An inflamed swelling of a lymph node, especially in the armpit or the groin, due to an infection such as bubonic plague, gonorrhea, tuberculosis or syphilis.

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