How to pronounce "booby"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "booby"

Learn how to break down "booby" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:

/ˈbuːbi/
Phonetic representation based on standard dictionaries

IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

B UW1 B IY0
Standard phonetic transcription to help with precise pronunciation

Pronunciation Tips:

  • Stress the first syllable
  • Pay attention to vowel sounds
  • Practice each syllable separately

Spelling Benefits:

  • Easier to remember spelling
  • Helps with word recognition
  • Improves reading fluency

Definition of "booby"

Pronunciation: /ˈbuːbi/

Noun

  • A stupid person.
  • Any of various large tropical seabirds from the genera Sula and Papasula in the gannet family Sulidae, traditionally considered to be stupid.
  • In the game of croquet, a ball that has not passed through the first wicket.

Verb

  • To behave stupidly; to act like a booby.
  • To install a booby trap on or at (something); to attack (someone) with a booby trap.
Pronunciation: /ˈbuːbi/

Noun

  • A woman’s breast.