How to pronounce sambadrome
Say it like SAM-buh-drohm. Sambadrome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAM).
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- SAM
- buh
- drohm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sambadrome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- drohmKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of sambadrome
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SAM-buh-drohm.
What does sambadrome mean?
- In Brazil, a building or place where samba schools parade during the period of Carnival.
Where does sambadrome come from?
From samba + -drome, based on Portuguese sambódromo.
Questions about saying sambadrome
How do you pronounce sambadrome?
Say SAM-buh-drohm. The American pronunciation is /ˈsæmbədroʊm/. In British English it is /ˈsæmbədrəʊm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sambadrome?
Sambadrome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAM). Broken into parts: SAM · buh · drohm.
Is sambadrome 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 /ˈsæmbədrəʊm/ (SAM-buh-drohm).