How to pronounce Mombasa
Say it like mom-BAH-suh. Mombasa has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAH).
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US American/mɑmˈbɑsə/mom-BAH-suh
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- mom
- BAH
- suh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mombasa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- momKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- BAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does Mombasa mean?
proper noun
- A large coastal city in Kenya, the second-largest city in Kenya.
Where does Mombasa come from?
From Swahili Mombasa.
Words that rhyme with Mombasa
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Mombasa.
Questions about saying Mombasa
How do you pronounce Mombasa?
Say mom-BAH-suh. The American pronunciation is /mɑmˈbɑsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Mombasa?
Mombasa has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAH). Broken into parts: mom · BAH · suh.