How to pronounce ameba
Say it like uh-MEE-buh. Ameba has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEE).
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- uh
- MEE
- buh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ameba pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ameba
American and British speakers say ameba in essentially the same way: /əˈmibə/ in the US and /əˈmiːbə/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-MEE-buh.
What does ameba mean?
- Alternative spelling of amoeba.
Words that rhyme with ameba
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ameba.
Words that sound like ameba
Questions about saying ameba
How do you pronounce ameba?
Say uh-MEE-buh. The American pronunciation is /əˈmibə/. In British English it is /əˈmiːbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ameba?
Ameba has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEE). Broken into parts: uh · MEE · buh.
Do Americans and Brits say ameba the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈmibə/ and the British form is /əˈmiːbə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as ameba?
Ameba sounds the same as amoeba in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.