English pronunciation · Words Starting with T
Taboo Pronunciation
Taboo is pronounced ta-BOO, IPA /tæˈbu/.
ta-BOO
US /tæˈbu/ · UK /tæˈbuː/
Syllables: ta · BOO (2 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
noun and adjective: A subject or action that custom forbids people to mention or do.
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Taboo in a Sentence
- Money is still a taboo at most dinner tables.
- Talking about pay was taboo in that office.
- The film broke several taboos at once.
Common Mispronunciations of Taboo
Not TA-boo
Drive the voice into BOO at the end. The opening ta is light and barely there.
Not ta-BOH
Two o letters give the long oo of moon, with no rounding into oh.
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