How to Pronounce "jambalaya"
word
jam-buh-LAI-uh
jam-BA-lay-uh
Definition
Jambalaya is a spicy dish from Louisiana that usually contains rice, meat (like chicken, sausage, or seafood), vegetables, and seasonings all cooked together in one pot.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌdʒæmbəˈlaɪə
British English
dʒˈæmbɐlˌeɪɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
jam-buh-LAI-uh
UK
jam-BA-lay-uh
Listen in Context
I want to try jambalaya for dinner.
Jambalaya has rice, meat, and vegetables.
My mom made jambalaya for the family.
Whenever there's a party, my uncle cooks his famous jambalaya.