How to Pronounce "bilbo"
word
ˈbɪɫˌboʊ
BIL-boh
bˈɪlbəʊ
BIL-boh
Definition
'Bilbo' is a term for a type of strong, flexible sword made in Bilbao, Spain, in the past. It is also a popular given name in fiction, most famously used for the character Bilbo Baggins in 'The Hobbit.'
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɪɫˌboʊ
British English
bˈɪlbəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BIL-boh
UK
BIL-boh
Listen in Context
The museum displayed an old bilbo in a glass case.
I named my cat Bilbo after the character from 'The Hobbit.'
A bilbo is different from a regular sword.
Did you know the word bilbo comes from a Spanish city?