How to pronounce jambeau
Say it like JAM-boh. Jambeau has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAM).
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US American/ˈdʒæmboʊ/JAM-boh
UK British/ˈdʒæmbəʊ/JAM-boh
- JAM
- boh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jambeau 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.
- bohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of jambeau
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: JAM-boh.
What does jambeau mean?
noun
- Any of the spikefishes of the genus Parahollardia.
Questions about saying jambeau
How do you pronounce jambeau?
Say JAM-boh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒæmboʊ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒæmbəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jambeau?
Jambeau has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAM). Broken into parts: JAM · boh.
Is jambeau 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 /ˈdʒæmbəʊ/ (JAM-boh).