How to pronounce zamboorak
Say it like zam-BOO-ruk. Zamboorak has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOO).
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- zam
- BOO
- ruk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zamboorak 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.
- BOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- rukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of zamboorak
American and British speakers say zamboorak in essentially the same way: /zæmˈburək/ in the US and /zæmˈbuːrək/ in the UK.
British respelling: zam-BOO-ruk.
What does zamboorak mean?
- A light swivelling gun, traditionally mounted on, and fired from, the back of a camel
Questions about saying zamboorak
How do you pronounce zamboorak?
Say zam-BOO-ruk. The American pronunciation is /zæmˈburək/. In British English it is /zæmˈbuːrək/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zamboorak?
Zamboorak has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOO). Broken into parts: zam · BOO · ruk.
Do Americans and Brits say zamboorak the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /zæmˈburək/ and the British form is /zæmˈbuːrək/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.