How to pronounce mamba
Say it like MAHM-buh. Mamba has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAHM).
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US American/ˈmɑmbə/MAHM-buh
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- MAHM
- buh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mamba pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does mamba mean?
noun
- Any of various venomous snakes of the genus Dendroaspis, native to Africa, that live in trees.
Where does mamba come from?
Derived from Zulu ímâmba, from Proto-Bantu *mbámbà.
Words that rhyme with mamba
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Questions about saying mamba
How do you pronounce mamba?
Say MAHM-buh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑmbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mamba?
Mamba has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAHM). Broken into parts: MAHM · buh.