zambo
zambo
Latin America
Simplified: SAHM-boh
IPA: 'sam.bo
Spain
Simplified: THAHM-boh
IPA: 'θam.bo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
zam
  • z like s in sun
  • s sound similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
bo
  • b like boy, but softer
  • gentler lip closure for Spanish b (versus English b)
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o