How to pronounce jumbotron
Say it like JUHM-boh-tron. Jumbotron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHM).
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- JUHM
- boh
- tron
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jumbotron 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.
- bohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tronGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of jumbotron
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: JUHM-boh-tron.
What does jumbotron mean?
- A very large video screen, typically used in a stadium or concert venue to show close-up shots.
Where does jumbotron come from?
Genericized trademark from Sony's JumboTron, introduced in the 1980s and retired in 2001.
Questions about saying jumbotron
How do you pronounce jumbotron?
Say JUHM-boh-tron. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒʌmboʊˌtrɑn/. In British English it is /ˈdʒʌmbəʊˌtrɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jumbotron?
Jumbotron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHM). Broken into parts: JUHM · boh · tron.
Is jumbotron pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈdʒʌmbəʊˌtrɒn/ (JUHM-boh-tron).