Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

tambura

/tæmˈbʊəɹə/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.06 in modern English

Syllables
tam-bu-ra
IPA
/tæmˈbʊəɹə/
11
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A type of long-necked lute-like stringed instrument found throughout the world.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from Persian تنبور.

Inflected Forms

tamburas (plural) tamboura (alternative) tanpura (alternative)

Rhymes With

bureau dura jura sura surah tempura mura bravura datura angostura katsura coloratura

Questions

How do you pronounce tambura?
The recorded pronunciation is /tæmˈbʊəɹə/.
What does tambura mean?
A type of long-necked lute-like stringed instrument found throughout the world.
Where does tambura come from?
Borrowed from Persian تنبور.

How to pronounce tambura

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