How to pronounce sambo
Say it like SAM-boh. Sambo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAM).
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- SAM
- boh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sambo 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.
- bohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of sambo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SAM-boh.
What does sambo mean?
- A sandwich.
- A Russian martial art and combat sport.
Where does sambo come from?
Abbreviation of sandwich (pronounced "samwich") + excrescent -b- + -o (colloquializing suffix).
Questions about saying sambo
How do you pronounce sambo?
Say SAM-boh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsæmboʊ/. In British English it is /ˈsæmbəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sambo?
Sambo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAM). Broken into parts: SAM · boh.
Is sambo 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 /ˈsæmbəʊ/ (SAM-boh).