How to Pronounce "ebenezer"
word
/ˌɛbɪˈnizɝ/
eb-uh-NEE-zur
/ˌɛbəˈniːzə/
eb-uh-NEE-zuh
Definition
Ebenezer is a word from the Bible that means 'stone of help'—a monument set up to thank God for assistance. It is also sometimes used as a person's name.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɛbɪˈnizɝ/
British English
/ˌɛbəˈniːzə/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
eb-uh-NEE-zur
UK
eb-uh-NEE-zuh
Listen in Context
The old church has an Ebenezer near the entrance.
Samuel set up an Ebenezer to thank God for helping Israel.
In the hymn, people sing about raising an Ebenezer.
Her grandfather explained the meaning of Ebenezer after church service.