How to Pronounce Ubuntu
ʊˈbuːntuː
/ʊˈbuːntuː/ — oo-BOON-too
Correct /ʊˈbuːntuː/ — oo-BOON-too
Common Mistakes
you-bun-toooo-bun-too
Ubuntu ʊˈbuːntuː
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Origin & Etymology
Zulu/Xhosa word meaning 'humanity towards others'. Linux distribution by Canonical.
Tips for Non-Native Speakers
For Chinese Speakers 中文
第一个音节是 /ʊ/（类似'乌'），重音在第二个 BOON
For Japanese Speakers 日本語
最初の音節は/ʊ/。BOONに強勢
For Korean Speakers 한국어
첫 음절은 /ʊ/. BOON에 강세
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