How to Pronounce "jumbo"
word
/ˈdʒəmboʊ/
JUHM-boh
/dʒˈʌmbəʊ/
JUHM-boh
Definition
Jumbo describes something that is very large, bigger than usual. It is often used for things like food portions or objects.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdʒəmboʊ/
British English
/dʒˈʌmbəʊ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JUHM-boh
UK
JUHM-boh
Listen in Context
I ordered a jumbo pizza for the party.
Look at that jumbo teddy bear in the store!
She likes to buy jumbo eggs at the market.
We shared a jumbo order of popcorn at the movies.