Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

malibu

/ˈmælɪbuː/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.40 in modern English

Syllables
mal-ibu
IPA
/ˈmælɪbuː/
10
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

Ellipsis of Malibu Bay (“California”).

noun

Alternative form of malibu

Example Sentences

Etymology

Named for the town of Malibu, where the boards were first made.

Word Breakdown

  • Root: Humaliwo, malibu

Inflected Forms

malibus (plural) Malebu (alternative)

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Questions

How do you pronounce malibu?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈmælɪbuː/.
What does malibu mean?
A type of lightweight longboard known for its stability.
Where does malibu come from?
Named for the town of Malibu, where the boards were first made.

How to pronounce malibu

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