How to pronounce amoebic
Say it like uh-MEE-bik. Amoebic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEE).
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- uh
- MEE
- bik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amoebic 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.
- bikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of amoebic
American and British speakers say amoebic in essentially the same way: /əˈmibɪk/ in the US and /əˈmiːbɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-MEE-bik.
What does amoebic mean?
- Relating to, or caused by an amoeba.
Where does amoebic come from?
From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting New Latin combining forms: amoeb- + -ic.
Questions about saying amoebic
How do you pronounce amoebic?
Say uh-MEE-bik. The American pronunciation is /əˈmibɪk/. In British English it is /əˈmiːbɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amoebic?
Amoebic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEE). Broken into parts: uh · MEE · bik.
Do Americans and Brits say amoebic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈmibɪk/ and the British form is /əˈmiːbɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.