How to pronounce ephebe
Say it like eh-FEEB. Ephebe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEEB).
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- eh
- FEEB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ephebe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- FEEBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ephebe
American and British speakers say ephebe in essentially the same way: /ɛˈfib/ in the US and /ɛˈfiːb/ in the UK.
British respelling: eh-FEEB.
What does ephebe mean?
- A young man; a youth.
Words that rhyme with ephebe
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ephebe.
Questions about saying ephebe
How do you pronounce ephebe?
Say eh-FEEB. The American pronunciation is /ɛˈfib/. In British English it is /ɛˈfiːb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ephebe?
Ephebe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEEB). Broken into parts: eh · FEEB.
Do Americans and Brits say ephebe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛˈfib/ and the British form is /ɛˈfiːb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.