How to pronounce Entebbe
Say it like en-TEB-ee. Entebbe has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEB).
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- en
- TEB
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Entebbe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- enGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TEBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Entebbe
American and British speakers say Entebbe in essentially the same way: /ˌɛnˈtɛbi/ in the US and /ˌɛnˈtɛbi/ in the UK.
British respelling: en-TEB-ee.
What does Entebbe mean?
- A town in central Uganda, on the shore of Lake Victoria
Questions about saying Entebbe
How do you pronounce Entebbe?
Say en-TEB-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛnˈtɛbi/. In British English it is /ˌɛnˈtɛbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Entebbe?
Entebbe has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEB). Broken into parts: en · TEB · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say Entebbe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛnˈtɛbi/ and the British form is /ˌɛnˈtɛbi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.