To pronounce "gumbo-limbo", say GUMB-ol-imb-o — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
gumbo-limbo
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GUMB-ol-imb-o
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"gumbo-limbo" has 4 syllables: gumb-ol-imb-o. It rhymes with limbo and bimbo, if that helps it stick.
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"Gumbo-limbo" has 4 syllables: gumb · ol · imb · o.
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