Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

abu simbel

/ˈɑ.bu ˈsɪm.bl̩/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.68 in modern English

Syllables
abu sim-bel
IPA
/ˈɑ.bu ˈsɪm.bl̩/
15
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A village, in the Aswan area of Egypt, that is the site of several ancient temples.

Etymology

Borrowed from Arabic أَبُو سِمْبَل (ʔabū simbal).

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈɑ.bu ˈsɪm.bl̩/

Rhymes With

Questions

How do you pronounce abu simbel?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɑ.bu ˈsɪm.bl̩/.
What does abu simbel mean?
A village, in the Aswan area of Egypt, that is the site of several ancient temples.
Where does abu simbel come from?
Borrowed from Arabic أَبُو سِمْبَل (ʔabū simbal).

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