How to pronounce bambino
Say it like bam-BEE-noh. Bambino has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEE).
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- bam
- BEE
- noh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bambino pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bamKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- BEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of bambino
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: bam-BEE-noh.
What does bambino mean?
- A child or baby, especially a representation in art of the infant Christ wrapped in swaddling clothes.
Where does bambino come from?
Borrowed from Italian bambino.
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Words that rhyme with bambino
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Questions about saying bambino
How do you pronounce bambino?
Say bam-BEE-noh. The American pronunciation is /bæmˈbinoʊ/. In British English it is /bæmˈbiːnəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bambino?
Bambino has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEE). Broken into parts: bam · BEE · noh.
Is bambino pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /bæmˈbiːnəʊ/ (bam-BEE-noh).