How to Pronounce Ameba

To pronounce "ameba", say AM-eb-a — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈmiːbə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/əˈmiːbə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ameba”

"ameba" has 3 syllables: am-eb-a.

What does ameba mean?

noun

  1. A member of the genus Amoeba of unicellular protozoa that moves by means of temporary projections called pseudopodia.
  2. The graph of the real part of the logarithms of a polynomial equation in complex numbers.

Related words

amoebaprotozoanparameciumamebicameboidparameciaamoebaseuglena

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ameba"?▾

"Ameba" has 3 syllables: am · eb · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "ameba"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ameba" is /əˈmiːbə/.

What does "ameba" mean?▾

Ameba: A member of the genus Amoeba of unicellular protozoa that moves by means of temporary projections called pseudopodia.

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