How to pronounce aerobe
Say it like ER-ohb. Aerobe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ER).
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US American/ˈɛˌroʊb/ER-ohb
UK British/ˈɛərəʊb/AIR-rohb
- ER
- ohb
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aerobe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohbGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of aerobe
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AIR-rohb.
What does aerobe mean?
noun
- Any organism (but especially a bacterium) that can tolerate the presence of oxygen, or that needs oxygen to survive.
Where does aerobe come from?
Derived from French aérobie.
Questions about saying aerobe
How do you pronounce aerobe?
Say ER-ohb. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛˌroʊb/. In British English it is /ˈɛərəʊb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aerobe?
Aerobe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ER). Broken into parts: ER · ohb.
Is aerobe pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈɛərəʊb/ (AIR-rohb).