How to pronounce bombilla
Say it like bom-BEE-yuh. Bombilla has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEE).
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- bom
- BEE
- yuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bombilla pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bomKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- BEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bombilla
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: bom-BEE-yuh.
What does bombilla mean?
- A straw, often made of metal, ending in a filter and used for drinking maté.
Where does bombilla come from?
Borrowed from Rioplatense Spanish bombilla (“straw”, literally “little pump”).
Words that rhyme with bombilla
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bombilla.
Questions about saying bombilla
How do you pronounce bombilla?
Say bom-BEE-yuh. The American pronunciation is /bɑmˈbijə/. In British English it is /bɒmˈbiːjə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bombilla?
Bombilla has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEE). Broken into parts: bom · BEE · yuh.
Is bombilla 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 /bɒmˈbiːjə/ (bom-BEE-yuh).