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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ambi-

/ˈæmbɪ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.08 in modern English

Syllables
am-bi-
IPA
/ˈæmbɪ/
8
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
3
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

prefix

Either or both.

prefix

On both sides.

prefix

Intermediate between two categories.

prefix

Alternating between two categories.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Latin ambo (“both”). Doublet of amphi-.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈæmbɪ/
  • British English: /ˈæmbi/

Derived Forms

ambiactive ambident ambidextrous ambidirectional ambifix ambigender ambigendered ambigram ambilingual ambipedal ambiphilia ambiphilic

Phrases

ambi-handed

Frequently Paired Words

ambiance ambiguous ambit ambition ambivalent

Questions

How do you pronounce ambi-?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈæmbɪ/.
What does ambi- mean?
Either or both.
Where does ambi- come from?
It is traced to Latin.

How to pronounce ambi-

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “ambi-”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈæmbɪ/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “ambi-”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “ambi-” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.