Pronunciation: [sˈɪmbə͡l] (IPA) 
The word "symbal" is actually spelled as "cymbal," with a "c" instead of an "s". The pronunciation of "cymbal" can be represented phonetically as /ˈsɪm.bəl/. The "c" is pronounced as an "s" sound, followed by the "y" which is pronounced as a short "i" sound. The "m" is pronounced as an "m" sound, followed by a short "b" sound. Finally, the "a" is pronounced as a short "uh" sound, followed by an "l" that is pronounced as an "l" sound.
The word "symbal" is derived from the Latin word "cymbalum", which in turn comes from the Greek word "kymbalon". The Greek word "kymbalon" refers to a type of musical instrument, specifically a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of metal plates or discs that are struck together to produce sound. The Latin word "cymbalum" was later borrowed in various European languages, including Old English, where it became "symbal". Over time, the spelling evolved to "symbol" in English, which acquired a different meaning related to signs or representations. However, the older spelling "symbal" is still used to refer specifically to the musical instrument in some contexts.
