How to pronounce zambomba
Say it like zam-BOM-buh. Zambomba has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOM).
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- zam
- BOM
- buh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zambomba pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zamKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- BOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of zambomba
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: zam-BOM-buh.
What does zambomba mean?
- A Spanish friction drum, consisting of a ceramic pot with a skin and a pole in the middle. To play it, the stick is rubbed to make a deep sound
Where does zambomba come from?
Borrowed from Spanish zambomba.
Words that rhyme with zambomba
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zambomba.
Questions about saying zambomba
How do you pronounce zambomba?
Say zam-BOM-buh. The American pronunciation is /zæmˈbɑmbə/. In British English it is /zæmˈbɒmbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zambomba?
Zambomba has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOM). Broken into parts: zam · BOM · buh.
Is zambomba pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /zæmˈbɒmbə/ (zam-BOM-buh).