How to pronounce jamboree
Say it like jam-buh-REE. Jamboree has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REE).
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- jam
- buh
- REE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jamboree pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jamGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of jamboree
American and British speakers say jamboree in essentially the same way: /ˌdʒæmbəˈri/ in the US and /ˌdʒæmbəˈriː/ in the UK.
British respelling: jam-buh-REE.
What does jamboree mean?
- A boisterous or lavish celebration or party.
- A frolic or spree.
- A large rally of Scouts or Guides.
- To take part in a jamboree.
Where does jamboree come from?
Unknown 19th-century American slang.
Words that rhyme with jamboree
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jamboree.
Questions about saying jamboree
How do you pronounce jamboree?
Say jam-buh-REE. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒæmbəˈri/. In British English it is /ˌdʒæmbəˈriː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jamboree?
Jamboree has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REE). Broken into parts: jam · buh · REE.
Do Americans and Brits say jamboree the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdʒæmbəˈri/ and the British form is /ˌdʒæmbəˈriː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.