How to pronounce jumbos
Say it like JUHM-bohz. Jumbos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHM).
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US American/ˈdʒʌmˌboʊz/JUHM-bohz
UK British/ˈdʒʌmˌbəʊz/JUHM-bohz
- JUHM
- bohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jumbos pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- bohzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of jumbos
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: JUHM-bohz.
What does jumbos mean?
noun
- plural of jumbo How to pronounce jumbo
Questions about saying jumbos
How do you pronounce jumbos?
Say JUHM-bohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒʌmˌboʊz/. In British English it is /ˈdʒʌmˌbəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jumbos?
Jumbos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHM). Broken into parts: JUHM · bohz.
Is jumbos 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 /ˈdʒʌmˌbəʊz/ (JUHM-bohz).