How to pronounce Ebonics
Say it like ee-BAW-niks. Ebonics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAW).
VoiceSpeed
US American/iˈbɔnɪks/ee-BAW-niks
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- ee
- BAW
- niks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ebonics 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.
- niksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does Ebonics mean?
noun
- Alternative letter-case form of Ebonics.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
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Questions about saying Ebonics
How do you pronounce Ebonics?
Say ee-BAW-niks. The American pronunciation is /iˈbɔnɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Ebonics?
Ebonics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAW). Broken into parts: ee · BAW · niks.