How to pronounce Ebola
Say it like ee-BOH-luh. Ebola has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOH).
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- ee
- BOH
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ebola pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- BOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Ebola
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ih-BOH-luh.
What does Ebola mean?
- The Ebola virus.
- Ebola fever.
Words that rhyme with Ebola
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Questions about saying Ebola
How do you pronounce Ebola?
Say ee-BOH-luh. The American pronunciation is /iˈboʊlə/. In British English it is /ɪˈbəʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Ebola?
Ebola has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOH). Broken into parts: ee · BOH · luh.
Is Ebola 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 /ɪˈbəʊlə/ (ih-BOH-luh).