How to pronounce gamba
Say it like GAM-buh. Gamba has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAM).
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- GAM
- buh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gamba pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gamba
American and British speakers say gamba in essentially the same way: /ˈɡæmbə/ in the US and /ˈɡæmbə/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAM-buh.
What does gamba mean?
- A rank of organ pipes, so called for a supposed resemblance of the sound to that of a viola da gamba.
- The metacarpus or metatarsus of ruminants, etc.
- Gambling.“Start a prediction on it. We want gamba!”
Where does gamba come from?
From viola da gamba, ultimately from Italian gamba (“leg”).
Questions about saying gamba
How do you pronounce gamba?
Say GAM-buh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡæmbə/. In British English it is /ˈɡæmbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gamba?
Gamba has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAM). Broken into parts: GAM · buh.
Do Americans and Brits say gamba the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡæmbə/ and the British form is /ˈɡæmbə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.