How to pronounce sombrero
Say it like sum-BRER-oh. Sombrero has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRER).
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- sum
- BRER
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sombrero pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BRERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of sombrero
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: sum-BRER-oh.
What does sombrero mean?
- A kind of hat with a high conical or cylindrical crown and a saucer-shaped brim, highly embroidered, made of plush felt.
- A mixed drink with coffee liqueur and cream.
- A series of four consecutive strikes.
Where does sombrero come from?
Borrowed from Spanish sombrero (“hat”), from sombra (“shadow, shade”) + -ero, literally, "shade-maker".
Words that rhyme with sombrero
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sombrero.
Questions about saying sombrero
How do you pronounce sombrero?
Say sum-BRER-oh. The American pronunciation is /səmˈbrɛroʊ/. In British English it is /səmˈbrɛrəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sombrero?
Sombrero has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRER). Broken into parts: sum · BRER · oh.
Is sombrero 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 /səmˈbrɛrəʊ/ (sum-BRER-oh).