How do you pronounce "mobutu"?

In American English: /moʊˈbuːˌtuː/ (moh-BOO-too). In British English: /mˈɒbuːtˌuː/ (M-ob-oot). In Canadian English: /moʊˈbuːˌtuː/ (moh-BOO-too). In Australian English: /mˈɒbuːtˌuː/ (M-ob-oot).

Is "mobutu" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /moʊˈbuːˌtuː/ (moh-BOO-too), while in British English it's /mˈɒbuːtˌuː/ (M-ob-oot).

How to Pronounce "mobutu"

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mobutu

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/moʊˈbuːˌtuː/

moh-BOO-too

Syllable Breakdown

moʊmo·buːbu·tuːtu

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