How to Pronounce Sjambok

To pronounce "sjambok", say SJAMB-ok — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈʃæmbɒk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈʃæmbɒk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sjambok”

"sjambok" has 2 syllables: sjamb-ok. It rhymes with tambac, if that helps it stick.

What does sjambok mean?

noun

  1. A stout whip, especially made of rhinoceros or hippopotamus hide.

verb

  1. To whip with a sjambok; to horsewhip.

Words that rhyme with sjambok

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tambac

Related words

sambokjamboksjambocksambockshambokshambukshambocksambuca

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sjambok"?▾

"Sjambok" has 2 syllables: sjamb · ok.

What is the IPA transcription of "sjambok"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sjambok" is /ˈʃæmbɒk/.

What does "sjambok" mean?▾

Sjambok: A stout whip, especially made of rhinoceros or hippopotamus hide.

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