How to pronounce bimbo
Say it like BIM-boh. Bimbo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIM).
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- BIM
- boh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bimbo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of bimbo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BIM-boh.
What does bimbo mean?
- a young woman indulged by rich and powerful older men
Words that rhyme with bimbo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bimbo.
Questions about saying bimbo
How do you pronounce bimbo?
Say BIM-boh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪmboʊ/. In British English it is /ˈbɪmbəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bimbo?
Bimbo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIM). Broken into parts: BIM · boh.
Is bimbo 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 /ˈbɪmbəʊ/ (BIM-boh).