How to pronounce tambaqui
Say it like TAM-bak-ee. Tambaqui has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAM).
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- TAM
- bak
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tambaqui pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- bakKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tambaqui
American and British speakers say tambaqui in essentially the same way: /ˈtæmbæki/ in the US and /ˈtæmbæki/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAM-bak-ee.
What does tambaqui mean?
- A freshwater fish of species Colossoma macropomum, native to the Amazon and Orinoco basins in South America.
Where does tambaqui come from?
Borrowed from Brazilian Portuguese tambaqui, from Old Tupi tambaky.
Questions about saying tambaqui
How do you pronounce tambaqui?
Say TAM-bak-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæmbæki/. In British English it is /ˈtæmbæki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tambaqui?
Tambaqui has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAM). Broken into parts: TAM · bak · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say tambaqui the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtæmbæki/ and the British form is /ˈtæmbæki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.