How to Pronounce Rooibos

To pronounce "rooibos", say ROOIB-os — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɔɪ.bəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɹɔɪ.bəs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rooibos”

"rooibos" has 2 syllables: rooib-os.

What does rooibos mean?

noun

  1. A shrub (Aspalathus linearis) from which a tisane (herbal tea) is made.
  2. The tisane (herbal tea) made from this plant.

Synonyms

red tearedbushrooibos tea

Related words

rooiboschredbushrooigrasrosewortroselleroseroot

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rooibos"?▾

"Rooibos" has 2 syllables: rooib · os.

What is the IPA transcription of "rooibos"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rooibos" is /ˈɹɔɪ.bəs/.

What does "rooibos" mean?▾

Rooibos: A shrub (Aspalathus linearis) from which a tisane (herbal tea) is made.

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