To pronounce "phoebe", say PHOEB-e — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
phoebe
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PHOEB-e
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"phoebe" has 2 syllables: phoeb-e. It rhymes with freebie and phebe, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: phebe — easy to mix up when writing.
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"Phoebe" has 2 syllables: phoeb · e.
Phoebe: Any of several birds of the genus Sayornis.
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