How to Pronounce Mambo

To pronounce "mambo", say MAMB-o — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmæmbəʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈmæmbəʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mambo”

"mambo" has 2 syllables: mamb-o. It rhymes with gombo and thrombo, if that helps it stick.

What does mambo mean?

noun

  1. A voodoo priestess (in Haiti)
  2. A Latin-American musical genre, adapted from rumba, originating from Cuba in the 1940s, or a dance or rhythm of this genre.

verb

  1. To perform this dance.

Words that rhyme with mambo

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gombothrombothrombo-palombopombo

Related words

manbovoodoovoodooismbakadjevomacumbagoozoobambosh

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mambo"?▾

"Mambo" has 2 syllables: mamb · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "mambo"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mambo" is /ˈmæmbəʊ/.

What does "mambo" mean?▾

Mambo: A voodoo priestess (in Haiti)

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