zabumba

Questions

What does zabumba mean?

A Brazilian bass drum that performers wear and is tapped with both hands.

Where does zabumba come from?

Borrowed from Portuguese zabumba.

How to pronounce zabumba

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2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “zabumba” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.