To pronounce "shambolic", say SHAMB-ol-ic — 3 syllables, IPA /ʃæmˈbɔlɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ʃæmˈbɔlɪk/
IPA
"shambolic" has 3 syllables: shamb-ol-ic.
adjective
"Shambolic" has 3 syllables: shamb · ol · ic.
The IPA transcription of "shambolic" is /ʃæmˈbɔlɪk/.
Shambolic: Chaotic, disorganised or mismanaged.
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