Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

boo-boo

/ˈbu(ˌ)bu/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.62 in modern English

Syllables
boo--boo
IPA
/ˈbu(ˌ)bu/
10
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
3
Syllables
2
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A mistake or error.

Colloquial; Countable

noun

A minor injury, such as a cut or a bruise.

Colloquial; Countable

noun

Feces.

Colloquial; Uncountable

verb

To make a mistake.

Colloquial; Intransitive verb

verb

To defecate.

Colloquial; Transitive verb

Example Sentences

Etymology

Origin

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈbu(ˌ)bu/

Usage

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Questions

How do you pronounce boo-boo?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈbu(ˌ)bu/.
What does boo-boo mean?
A mistake or error.
Where does boo-boo come from?
It is traced to French.

How to pronounce boo-boo

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈbu(ˌ)bu/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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