How to pronounce berimbau
Say it like ber-im-BOW. Berimbau has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BOW).
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US American/ˌbɛrɪmˈbaʊ/ber-im-BOW
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- ber
- im
- BOW
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Berimbau pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- berGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- imKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- BOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
What does berimbau mean?
noun
- A percussion instrument, consisting of a gourd (as resonator) and a single wire stretched along a pole, used in Brazil, has a pivotal role in capoeira ensembles.
Where does berimbau come from?
From Brazilian Portuguese berimbau, ultimately from Kimbundu mbirimbau.
Words that rhyme with berimbau
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Questions about saying berimbau
How do you pronounce berimbau?
Say ber-im-BOW. The American pronunciation is /ˌbɛrɪmˈbaʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in berimbau?
Berimbau has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BOW). Broken into parts: ber · im · BOW.