How to Pronounce Sambas

To pronounce "sambas", say SAMB-as — 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

SAMB-as

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💡 Tip for remembering “sambas”

"sambas" has 2 syllables: samb-as. It rhymes with mambas, if that helps it stick.

What does sambas mean?

noun

  1. A Brazilian ballroom dance or dance style.
  2. A Brazilian musical genre, to which the aforementioned dance is danced, which has its roots in West Africa via the slave trade.

verb

  1. To dance the samba.

Words that rhyme with sambas

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mambas

Related words

obechearereobechitangosrumbastarantellapanpipesmambos

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sambas"?▾

"Sambas" has 2 syllables: samb · as.

What does "sambas" mean?▾

Sambas: A Brazilian ballroom dance or dance style.

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