How to pronounce timba
Say it like TIM-buh. Timba has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIM).
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- TIM
- buh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Timba pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of timba
American and British speakers say timba in essentially the same way: /ˈtɪmbə/ in the US and /ˈtɪmbə/ in the UK.
British respelling: TIM-buh.
What does timba mean?
- A Cuban salsa-derived style of music.
Where does timba come from?
Borrowed from Spanish timba.
Words that rhyme with timba
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of timba.
Questions about saying timba
How do you pronounce timba?
Say TIM-buh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪmbə/. In British English it is /ˈtɪmbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in timba?
Timba has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIM). Broken into parts: TIM · buh.
Do Americans and Brits say timba the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɪmbə/ and the British form is /ˈtɪmbə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.