How to Pronounce Mbira

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

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Syllables

5

Letters

MBIR-a

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💡 Tip for remembering “mbira”

"mbira" has 2 syllables: mbir-a. It rhymes with hera and lire, if that helps it stick.

What does mbira mean?

noun

  1. A thumb piano, a musical instrument having a small sound box fitted with a row of tuned tabs that are plucked with the thumbs, originating among the Shona of southern Africa; any type of plucked lamellophone of the same type as the Shona instrument.

Synonyms

finger pianothumb pianosanza

Words that rhyme with mbira

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

heraliretairamadeirapalmiraquirathyroplastyalmirasirahspirashirah

Related words

ambirambilakalimbasansamalimbasanzaakalimbalikembe

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mbira"?▾

"Mbira" has 2 syllables: mbir · a.

What does "mbira" mean?▾

Mbira: A thumb piano, a musical instrument having a small sound box fitted with a row of tuned tabs that are plucked with the thumbs, originating among the Shona of southern Africa; any type of plucked lamellophone of the same type as the Shona instrument.

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