How to pronounce jambe
Say it like JAM. Jambe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- JAM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jambe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of jambe
American and British speakers say jambe in essentially the same way: /dʒæm/ in the US and /dʒæm/ in the UK.
British respelling: JAM.
What does jambe mean?
- A leg, of an animal or person.
- Synonym of jambeau (“a greave”).
Where does jambe come from?
From Middle English jambe, jaumbe, French jambe.
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Words that rhyme with jambe
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Words that sound like jambe
Questions about saying jambe
How do you pronounce jambe?
Say JAM. The American pronunciation is /dʒæm/. In British English it is /dʒæm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jambe?
Jambe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: JAM.
Do Americans and Brits say jambe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒæm/ and the British form is /dʒæm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as jambe?
Jambe sounds the same as jam in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.