How to pronounce tambura
Say it like tam-BUUR-uh. Tambura has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUUR).
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- tam
- BUUR
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tambura pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tamKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- BUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tambura
American and British speakers say tambura in essentially the same way: /tæmˈbʊrə/ in the US and /tæmˈbʊrə/ in the UK.
British respelling: tam-BUUR-uh.
What does tambura mean?
- A type of long-necked lute-like stringed instrument found throughout the world.
Words that rhyme with tambura
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tambura.
Questions about saying tambura
How do you pronounce tambura?
Say tam-BUUR-uh. The American pronunciation is /tæmˈbʊrə/. In British English it is /tæmˈbʊrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tambura?
Tambura has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUUR). Broken into parts: tam · BUUR · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say tambura the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tæmˈbʊrə/ and the British form is /tæmˈbʊrə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.