How to pronounce ebony
Say it like EB-uh-nee. Ebony has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EB).
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- EB
- uh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ebony pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ebony
American and British speakers say ebony in essentially the same way: /ˈɛbəni/ in the US and /ˈɛbəni/ in the UK.
British respelling: EB-uh-nee.
What does ebony mean?
- A hard, dense, deep black wood from various subtropical and tropical trees, especially of the genus Diospyros.
- A tree that yields such wood.
- A deep, dark black color.
- Made of ebony wood.
- A deep, dark black color.
- Dark-skinned; black; especially in reference to African-Americans.
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Questions about saying ebony
How do you pronounce ebony?
Say EB-uh-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛbəni/. In British English it is /ˈɛbəni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ebony?
Ebony has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EB). Broken into parts: EB · uh · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say ebony the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛbəni/ and the British form is /ˈɛbəni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.