How to Pronounce "tambourine"
word
tam-ber-EEN
TAM-buh-reen
Definition
A tambourine is a musical instrument shaped like a small frame drum, often with jingling metal discs (called jingles) around the edge. It is shaken or hit with the hand to make rhythmic sounds.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌtæmbɝˈin
British English
tˈæmbəɹˌiːn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
tam-ber-EEN
UK
TAM-buh-reen
Listen in Context
She played the tambourine in the school band.
A tambourine has small metal jingles around its edge.
Can you show me how to play the tambourine?
He grabbed a tambourine and joined the rhythm of the drums.