How to pronounce bomba
Say it like BAHM-buh. Bomba has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAHM).
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- BAHM
- buh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bomba pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bomba
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BOM-buh.
What does bomba mean?
- A form of traditional drumming, and an associated form of dance, from Puerto Rico.
Where does bomba come from?
Borrowed from Spanish bomba.
Words that rhyme with bomba
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bomba.
Questions about saying bomba
How do you pronounce bomba?
Say BAHM-buh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑmbə/. In British English it is /ˈbɒmbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bomba?
Bomba has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAHM). Broken into parts: BAHM · buh.
Is bomba pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈbɒmbə/ (BOM-buh).