How to pronounce rambo
Say it like RAM-boh. Rambo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAM).
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- RAM
- boh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rambo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- bohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of rambo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: RAM-boh.
What does rambo mean?
- A knife.
Where does rambo come from?
Presumably from Rambo (“John Rambo”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying rambo
How do you pronounce rambo?
Say RAM-boh. The American pronunciation is /ˈræmboʊ/. In British English it is /ˈræmbəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rambo?
Rambo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAM). Broken into parts: RAM · boh.
Is rambo 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 /ˈræmbəʊ/ (RAM-boh).