To pronounce "timbuctoo", say TIMB-uct-oo — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
timbuctoo
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TIMB-uct-oo
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"timbuctoo" has 3 syllables: timb-uct-oo.
"Timbuctoo" has 3 syllables: timb · uct · oo.
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