How to pronounce amoebas
Say it like uh-MEE-buz. Amoebas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEE).
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- uh
- MEE
- buz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amoebas 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.
- buzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of amoebas
American and British speakers say amoebas in essentially the same way: /əˈmibəz/ in the US and /əˈmiːbəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-MEE-buz.
What does amoebas mean?
- plural of amoeba How to pronounce amoeba
Questions about saying amoebas
How do you pronounce amoebas?
Say uh-MEE-buz. The American pronunciation is /əˈmibəz/. In British English it is /əˈmiːbəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amoebas?
Amoebas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEE). Broken into parts: uh · MEE · buz.
Do Americans and Brits say amoebas the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈmibəz/ and the British form is /əˈmiːbəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.