How to Pronounce Acanthamoeba

To pronounce "acanthamoeba", say AC-anth-am-oeb-a — 5 syllables, IPA /əˌkæn.θəˈmiː.bə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/əˌkæn.θəˈmiː.bə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “acanthamoeba”

"acanthamoeba" has 5 syllables: ac-anth-am-oeb-a.

What does acanthamoeba mean?

noun

  1. Any amoeba of the genus Acanthamoeba, found chiefly in soil.

Related words

acanthamoebidacanthopodiumacarpomyxeanthecamoebianamoebaacantharianamebaacanthophyll

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "acanthamoeba"?▾

"Acanthamoeba" has 5 syllables: ac · anth · am · oeb · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "acanthamoeba"?▾

The IPA transcription of "acanthamoeba" is /əˌkæn.θəˈmiː.bə/.

What does "acanthamoeba" mean?▾

Acanthamoeba: Any amoeba of the genus Acanthamoeba, found chiefly in soil.

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