How to Pronounce "bu"
word
/bu/
BOO
/buː/
BOO
Definition
'Bu' is an informal exclamation used when someone tries to startle or scare another person, like saying 'Boo!' for fun.
IPA Transcription
American English
/bu/
British English
/buː/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BOO
UK
BOO
Listen in Context
The child jumped out and shouted bu.
He tried to scare his sister by saying bu.
At Halloween, people like to say bu for fun.
Suddenly, I heard a loud bu behind me and jumped.