How to pronounce cimbalom
Say it like SIM-buh-lum. Cimbalom has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIM).
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- SIM
- buh
- lum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cimbalom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cimbalom
American and British speakers say cimbalom in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪmbələm/ in the US and /ˈsɪmbələm/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIM-buh-lum.
What does cimbalom mean?
- A type of concert hammered dulcimer used primarily in the music of Central and Eastern Europe.
Where does cimbalom come from?
From Hungarian cimbalom.
Questions about saying cimbalom
How do you pronounce cimbalom?
Say SIM-buh-lum. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪmbələm/. In British English it is /ˈsɪmbələm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cimbalom?
Cimbalom has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIM). Broken into parts: SIM · buh · lum.
Do Americans and Brits say cimbalom the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪmbələm/ and the British form is /ˈsɪmbələm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.