How to pronounce shambolic
Say it like sham-BOL-ik. Shambolic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOL).
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- sham
- BOL
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shambolic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- shamGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- BOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of shambolic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: sham-BOL-ik.
What does shambolic mean?
- Chaotic, disorganised or mismanaged.
Where does shambolic come from?
Alternatively, possibly a blend of shambles + symbolic.
Words that rhyme with shambolic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shambolic.
Questions about saying shambolic
How do you pronounce shambolic?
Say sham-BOL-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌʃæmˈbɑlɪk/. In British English it is /ʃæmˈbɒlɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shambolic?
Shambolic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOL). Broken into parts: sham · BOL · ik.
Is shambolic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ʃæmˈbɒlɪk/ (sham-BOL-ik).