How to pronounce shambo
Say it like SHAM-boh. Shambo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAM).
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US American/ˈʃæmboʊ/SHAM-boh
UK British/ˈʃæmbəʊ/SHAM-boh
- SHAM
- boh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shambo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHAMSay 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 shambo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SHAM-boh.
What does shambo mean?
noun
- A style of music made by the Ovambo people of Namibia, influenced by reggae.
Questions about saying shambo
How do you pronounce shambo?
Say SHAM-boh. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃæmboʊ/. In British English it is /ˈʃæmbəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shambo?
Shambo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAM). Broken into parts: SHAM · boh.
Is shambo 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 /ˈʃæmbəʊ/ (SHAM-boh).