How to pronounce shamboo
Say it like sham-BOO. Shamboo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOO).
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- sham
- BOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shamboo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- shamKeep 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.
American vs British pronunciation of shamboo
American and British speakers say shamboo in essentially the same way: /ʃæmˈbu/ in the US and /ʃæmˈbuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: sham-BOO.
What does shamboo mean?
- Artificial bamboo.
Where does shamboo come from?
Blend of sham + bamboo.
Words that rhyme with shamboo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shamboo.
Questions about saying shamboo
How do you pronounce shamboo?
Say sham-BOO. The American pronunciation is /ʃæmˈbu/. In British English it is /ʃæmˈbuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shamboo?
Shamboo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOO). Broken into parts: sham · BOO.
Do Americans and Brits say shamboo the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃæmˈbu/ and the British form is /ʃæmˈbuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.