word
Samba
SAHM-buh
/ˈsɑːmbə/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
samba
Dictionary meaning
A lively Brazilian music genre and dance of African origin, central to the Rio Carnival.
History and origin
Brazilian Portuguese/African
Common mispronunciations
SAM-buh
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