How to pronounce jambalaya
Say it like juhm-buh-LY-uh. Jambalaya has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LY).
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- juhm
- buh
- LY
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jambalaya pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- juhmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of jambalaya
American and British speakers say jambalaya in essentially the same way: /ˌdʒʌmbəˈlaɪə/ in the US and /ˌdʒʌmbəˈlaɪə/ in the UK.
British respelling: juhm-buh-LY-uh.
What does jambalaya mean?
- Any of various of rice-based dishes common in Louisiana Cajun or Creole cooking, most often with shrimp, oysters, chicken or ham.
Where does jambalaya come from?
Borrowed from Louisiana Creole jambalaya.
Words that rhyme with jambalaya
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jambalaya.
Questions about saying jambalaya
How do you pronounce jambalaya?
Say juhm-buh-LY-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒʌmbəˈlaɪə/. In British English it is /ˌdʒʌmbəˈlaɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jambalaya?
Jambalaya has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LY). Broken into parts: juhm · buh · LY · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say jambalaya the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdʒʌmbəˈlaɪə/ and the British form is /ˌdʒʌmbəˈlaɪə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.