How to pronounce sjambok
Say it like SHAM-bok. Sjambok has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAM).
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US American/ˈʃæmbɑk/SHAM-bok
UK British/ˈʃæmbɒk/SHAM-bok
- SHAM
- bok
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sjambok 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.
- bokKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of sjambok
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SHAM-bok.
What does sjambok mean?
noun
- A stout whip, especially made of rhinoceros or hippopotamus hide.
- To whip with a sjambok; to horsewhip.
Questions about saying sjambok
How do you pronounce sjambok?
Say SHAM-bok. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃæmbɑk/. In British English it is /ˈʃæmbɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sjambok?
Sjambok has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAM). Broken into parts: SHAM · bok.
Is sjambok 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 /ˈʃæmbɒk/ (SHAM-bok).