How to Pronounce Mambos

To pronounce "mambos", say MAMB-os — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

MAMB-os

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💡 Tip for remembering “mambos”

"mambos" has 2 syllables: mamb-os. It rhymes with thrombose and combos, if that helps it stick.

What does mambos 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 mambos

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

thrombosecombosgalambos

Related words

habanerazapateadotangosplenapolyrhythmpanpipesrumbasschottische

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mambos"?▾

"Mambos" has 2 syllables: mamb · os.

What does "mambos" mean?▾

Mambos: A voodoo priestess (in Haiti)

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