How to pronounce ambiguities
Say it like am-buh-GHYOO-uh-teez. Ambiguities has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GHYOO).
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- am
- buh
- GHYOO
- uh
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ambiguities pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- amKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GHYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ambiguities
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: am-buh-GHYOO-uh-teez.
What does ambiguities mean?
- plural of ambiguity How to pronounce ambiguity
Questions about saying ambiguities
How do you pronounce ambiguities?
Say am-buh-GHYOO-uh-teez. The American pronunciation is /æmbəˈɡjuətiz/. In British English it is /æmbəˈɡjuːətiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ambiguities?
Ambiguities has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GHYOO). Broken into parts: am · buh · GHYOO · uh · teez.
Is ambiguities pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /æmbəˈɡjuːətiz/ (am-buh-GHYOO-uh-teez).