How to Pronounce "amoeba"
word
əˈmibə
uh-MEE-buh
ɐmˈiːbɐ
um-EE-buh
Definition
A simple, single-celled organism that moves and eats by changing its shape. Amoebas are found in water and soil and are known for their flexible form.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈmibə
British English
ɐmˈiːbɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-MEE-buh
UK
um-EE-buh
Listen in Context
An amoeba lives in water and changes its shape often.
You can see an amoeba under a microscope.
The amoeba eats by surrounding food.
Some people say the human mind can be as flexible as an amoeba.