How to pronounce flambeau
Say it like FLAM-boh. Flambeau has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAM).
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- FLAM
- boh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flambeau pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- bohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of flambeau
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FLAM-boh.
What does flambeau mean?
- A burning torch, especially one carried in procession.
Where does flambeau come from?
Borrowed from French flambeau.
Words that rhyme with flambeau
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flambeau.
Questions about saying flambeau
How do you pronounce flambeau?
Say FLAM-boh. The American pronunciation is /ˈflæmboʊ/. In British English it is /ˈflæmbəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flambeau?
Flambeau has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAM). Broken into parts: FLAM · boh.
Is flambeau 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 /ˈflæmbəʊ/ (FLAM-boh).