How to pronounce gambo
Say it like GAM-boh. Gambo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAM).
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US American/ˈɡæmboʊ/GAM-boh
UK British/ˈɡæmbəʊ/GAM-boh
- GAM
- boh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gambo 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.
- bohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of gambo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GAM-boh.
What does gambo mean?
noun
- A low, flat cart, typically two-wheeled and with the sides consisting only of poles, used for carrying hay, corn, etc., over fields or uneven ground.
Questions about saying gambo
How do you pronounce gambo?
Say GAM-boh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡæmboʊ/. In British English it is /ˈɡæmbəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gambo?
Gambo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAM). Broken into parts: GAM · boh.
Is gambo 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 /ˈɡæmbəʊ/ (GAM-boh).