How to pronounce carambola
Say it like kar-um-BOH-luh. Carambola has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BOH).
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- kar
- um
- BOH
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carambola pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- karGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of carambola
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kar-um-BOH-luh.
What does carambola mean?
- A tree species native to southern Asia, Averrhoa carambola.
- The fruit of this tree, commonly known as star fruit.
- A yellow color, like that of a carambola.
Words that rhyme with carambola
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Questions about saying carambola
How do you pronounce carambola?
Say kar-um-BOH-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˌkærəmˈboʊlə/. In British English it is /ˌkærəmˈbəʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carambola?
Carambola has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BOH). Broken into parts: kar · um · BOH · luh.
Is carambola 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 /ˌkærəmˈbəʊlə/ (kar-um-BOH-luh).