Kirumbo is a Swahili word that refers to a type of large ant. The spelling of the word can be broken down using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as /kɪɹʌmboʊ/. The "k" sound is followed by a short "i" sound, then a stressed "u" sound. The "r" sound is pronounced with the tip of the tongue, and the "o" sound is elongated. The final "mbo" sound has a silent "b" and a long "o" sound, often pronounced with a slight "w" at the end.