How to Pronounce "lambada"
word
læmˈbɑdə
lam-BAH-duh
læmbˈɑːdɐ
lam-BAH-duh
Definition
Lambada is a fast, energetic dance from Brazil that became popular worldwide in the late 1980s, often danced to rhythmic Latin music.
IPA Transcription
American English
læmˈbɑdə
British English
læmbˈɑːdɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
lam-BAH-duh
UK
lam-BAH-duh
Listen in Context
They learned the lambada for the school talent show.
The music for the lambada is fast and fun.
She watched a video to learn the steps of the lambada.
Whenever that classic lambada song plays, everyone starts dancing.