How to pronounce Zamboni
Say it like zam-BOH-nee. Zamboni has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOH).
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- zam
- BOH
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zamboni 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.
- BOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Zamboni
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: zam-BOH-nee.
What does Zamboni mean?
- An ice resurfacing machine used to groom skating rinks, especially for professional use.
Words that rhyme with Zamboni
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Questions about saying Zamboni
How do you pronounce Zamboni?
Say zam-BOH-nee. The American pronunciation is /zæmˈboʊni/. In British English it is /zæmˈbəʊni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Zamboni?
Zamboni has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOH). Broken into parts: zam · BOH · nee.
Is Zamboni 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 /zæmˈbəʊni/ (zam-BOH-nee).