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