Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

sibo

/siː˨ boː˨˦/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.64 in modern English

Syllables
si-bo
IPA
/siː˨ boː˨˦/
6
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

intj

An expression of disbelief, equivalent to Is it so?

Informal

Example Sentences

Etymology

Derived from Hokkien 是無/是无 (sī-bô, “is not”).

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Questions

How do you pronounce sibo?
The recorded pronunciation is /siː˨ boː˨˦/.
What does sibo mean?
An expression of disbelief, equivalent to Is it so?
Where does sibo come from?
Derived from Hokkien 是無/是无 (sī-bô, “is not”).

How to pronounce sibo

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “sibo”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/siː˨ boː˨˦/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “sibo” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.