How to pronounce tambo
Say it like TAM-boh. Tambo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAM).
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US American/ˈtæmboʊ/TAM-boh
UK British/ˈtæmbəʊ/TAM-boh
- TAM
- boh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tambo 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.
- bohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of tambo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TAM-boh.
What does tambo mean?
noun
- A tambourine player in a black minstrel troupe.
- A lodging house or inn.
Questions about saying tambo
How do you pronounce tambo?
Say TAM-boh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæmboʊ/. In British English it is /ˈtæmbəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tambo?
Tambo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAM). Broken into parts: TAM · boh.
Is tambo 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 /ˈtæmbəʊ/ (TAM-boh).