word
Jambalaya
Juh-mbuh-LY-uh
/ˌdʒʌmbʌˈlaɪʌ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
jambalaya
Dictionary meaning
Spicy Creole dish of rice and ham, sausage, chicken, or shellfish with tomatoes, peppers, onions, and celery.
Examples
- I ate jambalaya when I was on holiday in New Orleans.
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