How to Pronounce Ambo

To pronounce "ambo", say AMB-o — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈæm.bəʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈæm.bəʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ambo”

"ambo" has 2 syllables: amb-o.

What does ambo mean?

noun

  1. A raised platform in an early Christian church, as well as in the Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, and Eastern Catholic churches.

    “1918, ‘It will get better somehow,’ he thought, and went to the ambo. On going up the steps and turning to the right he saw the priest. — Leo Tolstoy, Anna Karenina, tr. Louise & Aylmer Maude (Oxford 1998, page 438)”

  2. A stationary podium used for readings and homilies.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ambo"?▾

"Ambo" has 2 syllables: amb · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "ambo"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ambo" is /ˈæm.bəʊ/.

What does "ambo" mean?▾

Ambo: A raised platform in an early Christian church, as well as in the Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, and Eastern Catholic churches.

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