How to Pronounce Bamboo

To pronounce "bamboo", say BAMB-oo — 2 syllables, IPA /bæmˈbu/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/bæmˈbu/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bamboo”

"bamboo" has 2 syllables: bamb-oo. It rhymes with blue and slew, if that helps it stick.

What does bamboo mean?

noun

  1. A grass of the Poaceae family, characterised by its woody, hollow, round, straight, jointed stem, all of which are in the Bambuseae tribe.
  2. The wood of the bamboo plant as a material or cane.

verb

  1. To flog with a bamboo cane.
  2. To paint (furniture, etc.) to give it the appearance of bamboo.

adjective

  1. Made of the wood of the bamboo.

Words that rhyme with bamboo

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blueslewsubduepursuetrueviewconstruehithertoeschewpurviewimbuecoo

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bamboo"?▾

"Bamboo" has 2 syllables: bamb · oo.

What is the IPA transcription of "bamboo"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bamboo" is /bæmˈbu/.

What does "bamboo" mean?▾

Bamboo: A grass of the Poaceae family, characterised by its woody, hollow, round, straight, jointed stem, all of which are in the Bambuseae tribe.

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