How to pronounce Garbo in American English

/ˈgɑrboʊ/

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Syllables

The word 'garbo' has 2 syllables.
ˈgɑr-boʊ

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Sound by Sound American English Phonetic Pronunciation of the word 'Garbo'

Practicing the sound by sound pronunciation table of the word 'Garbo' will help you improve your spoken American English.

#2: /g/
Tongue	The back part of the tongue reaches up and touches the soft palate, cutting off the air. The tongue pulls away and the air flows.
Lips	The lips position depends on the sound that comes next.
Air	First, the air stops. Then it flows.
Vocal Chords	The vocal cords vibrate.
#3: /ɑ/
Tongue	The tongue is flat and low in the mouth. The tongue is in the center of the mouth. The tip of the tongue touches the back of the bottom front teeth.
Lips	The lips remain relaxed in a neutral position.
Jaw	The jaw drops, opening the mouth as wide as possible.
Vocal Chords	The vocal cords vibrate.
#4: /r/
Tongue	The tongue forms an arch near the roof of the mouth. It does not touch any part of the mouth.
Air	The air flows through a narrow space in your mouth.
Vocal Chords	The vocal cords vibrate.
#5: /b/
Lips	The lips start together. Then they separate.
Teeth	There is a small gap between the teeth.
Air	First, the air stops. Then, it flows.
Vocal Chords	The vocal cords vibrate.
#6: /o/
Tongue	The back of the tongue raises above the middle of the mouth.
Vocal Chords	The vocal cords vibrate.
#7: /ʊ/
Tongue	The back of the tongue lifts towards the back of the roof of the mouth.
Lips	The lips flare.
Vocal Chords	The vocal cords vibrate.

Examples of sentences with the word 'garbo'

Garbo danced to the beat of the trash can lid.

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Garbo went to the garden and gathered great garlic, green grapes, and golden gourds, but good grief, she forgot the glittering gems gifted by her grandma!