tambourine
nounHow many syllables in tambourine?
There are 3 syllables in the word tambourine.How to pronounce tambourine:
Definition of tambourine:
- tambourine (noun):
- a small drum
- a shallow drum with a single drumhead and with metallic disks in the sides.
- a shallow one-headed drum with loose metallic disks at the sides played especially by shaking or striking with the hand
Synonyms for tambourine:
drum
tympan
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