How to Pronounce Ambulance

To pronounce "ambulance", say AMB-ul-anc-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈæmbjəɫəns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈæmbjəɫəns/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ˈæmbjʊləns/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “ambulance”

"ambulance" has 4 syllables: amb-ul-anc-e.

What does ambulance mean?

noun

  1. An emergency vehicle designed for transporting seriously ill or injured people to a hospital.
  2. A mobile field hospital.

verb

  1. To transport by ambulance.

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Related words

medevacbusvanammorigjammermessengerambulatory

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ambulance"?▾

"Ambulance" has 4 syllables: amb · ul · anc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "ambulance"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ambulance" is /ˈæmbjəɫəns/.

What does "ambulance" mean?▾

Ambulance: An emergency vehicle designed for transporting seriously ill or injured people to a hospital.

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