How to Pronounce "sambuca"
word
ˌsæmˈbjukə
sam-BYOO-kuh
samˈbʊkə
sam-BOOK-uh
Definition
Sambuca is a sweet, strong Italian liqueur made mainly from anise and often served with coffee beans or set on fire as a drink.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌsæmˈbjukə
British English
samˈbʊkə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sam-BYOO-kuh
UK
sam-BOOK-uh
Listen in Context
I would like a glass of sambuca, please.
Sambuca is an Italian liqueur made from anise.
My uncle always drinks sambuca after dinner.
They serve sambuca with three coffee beans floating in it.