How to pronounce rambutan
Say it like ram-BOO-tun. Rambutan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOO).
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- ram
- BOO
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rambutan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ramKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- BOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rambutan
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ram-BOO-tun.
What does rambutan mean?
- A tree of species Nephelium lappaceum, of Southeast Asia.
- The edible fruit of this tree.
Where does rambutan come from?
From Malay rambutan, from rambut (“hair”) + -an (“forming nouns”).
Words that rhyme with rambutan
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Questions about saying rambutan
How do you pronounce rambutan?
Say ram-BOO-tun. The American pronunciation is /ræmˈbutən/. In British English it is /ræmˈbuːtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rambutan?
Rambutan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOO). Broken into parts: ram · BOO · tun.
Is rambutan pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ræmˈbuːtən/ (ram-BOO-tun).