How to Pronounce "akimbo"
word
əˈkɪmˌboʊ
uh-KIM-boh
ɐkˈɪmbəʊ
uh-KIM-boh
Definition
With hands on the hips and elbows turned outward, usually describing someone's posture. It is mainly used to talk about how a person stands.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈkɪmˌboʊ
British English
ɐkˈɪmbəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-KIM-boh
UK
uh-KIM-boh
Listen in Context
She stood akimbo, waiting for an answer.
The teacher looked at the class akimbo.
He waited akimbo near the door.
She stood there with her arms akimbo, looking very impatient.