How to Pronounce Gombeen

To pronounce "gombeen", say GOMB-een — 2 syllables, IPA /ɡɒmˈbiːn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ɡɒmˈbiːn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “gombeen”

"gombeen" has 2 syllables: gomb-een.

What does gombeen mean?

noun

  1. Usury.
  2. A moneylender during the Great Famine.

adjective

  1. Corrupt, underhanded.

    “They were talking gombeen politics.”

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gombeen"?▾

"Gombeen" has 2 syllables: gomb · een.

What is the IPA transcription of "gombeen"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gombeen" is /ɡɒmˈbiːn/.

What does "gombeen" mean?▾

Gombeen: Usury.

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