How to pronounce Zambo
Say it like ZAM-boh. Zambo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZAM).
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US American/ˈzæmboʊ/ZAM-boh
UK British/ˈzæmbəʊ/ZAM-boh
- ZAM
- boh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zambo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZAMSay 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 Zambo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ZAM-boh.
What does Zambo mean?
noun
- A person with African and Native American/indigenous heritage; Afro-Indian.
Questions about saying Zambo
How do you pronounce Zambo?
Say ZAM-boh. The American pronunciation is /ˈzæmboʊ/. In British English it is /ˈzæmbəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Zambo?
Zambo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZAM). Broken into parts: ZAM · boh.
Is Zambo 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 /ˈzæmbəʊ/ (ZAM-boh).