Gumbo

Here is “gumbo” at a glance: what it means, how many syllables it has, and the words that rhyme with it or are made from the same letters.

Meaning

noun any of various fine-grained silty soils that become waxy and very sticky mud when saturated with water
noun tall coarse annual of Old World tropics widely cultivated in southern United States and West Indies for its long mucilaginous green pods used as basis for soups and stews; somet…
noun long mucilaginous green pods; may be simmered or sauteed but used especially in soups and stews

Letters: 5
Syllables: 2
Part of speech: noun
Common word: Yes

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What does “gumbo” mean?

The definition at the top of this page comes from a free, open English dictionary (see our credits). Its part of speech is noun.

How many syllables are in “gumbo”?

The syllable count of “gumbo” is 2. We take it from a pronunciation dictionary when the word is listed there and estimate it from the spelling when it isn't.

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Last updated October 2, 2026