Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

darbuka

/ˌdɑːˈbuːkə/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.10 in modern English

Syllables: dar-bu-ka
IPA: /ˌdɑːˈbuːkə/

14

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

3

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A type of goblet drum, originating in the Middle East and North Africa.

Example Sentences

"Assembled guests participate by clapping their hands to mark the rhythm. In rare cases, however, is the little drum duf or darbaka employed."

Etymology

Borrowed from Arabic دَرْبُوكَة (darbūka).

Regional Pronunciation

British English: /ˌdɑːˈbuːkə/

Inflected Forms

darbukas (plural) darbouka (alternative) tarbouka (alternative)

Homonyms

darbouka

Questions

How do you pronounce darbuka?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌdɑːˈbuːkə/.
What does darbuka mean?: A type of goblet drum, originating in the Middle East and North Africa.
Where does darbuka come from?: Borrowed from Arabic دَرْبُوكَة (darbūka).

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