How to pronounce ebonic
Say it like ee-BAW-nik. Ebonic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAW).
VoiceSpeed
US American/iˈbɔnɪk/ee-BAW-nik
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- ee
- BAW
- nik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ebonic 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.
- BAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- nikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does ebonic mean?
adjective
- Alternative form of Ebonic.
Words that rhyme with ebonic
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Questions about saying ebonic
How do you pronounce ebonic?
Say ee-BAW-nik. The American pronunciation is /iˈbɔnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ebonic?
Ebonic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAW). Broken into parts: ee · BAW · nik.