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How to pronounce “ebony”

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Pronunciation guide for ebony

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of ebony with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Ebony Roberts and Shaka Senghor: How to co-parent as allies, not adversariesEbony Roberts: I remember watching my father raise the pistol
Definition summary
(uncountable) A hard, dense, deep black wood from various subtropical and tropical trees, especially of the genus Diospyros.

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How to pronounce ebony

Ebony Roberts and Shaka Senghor: How to co-parent as allies, not adversaries

Ebony Roberts: I remember watching my father raise the pistol

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “ebony”

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • (uncountable) A hard, dense, deep black wood from various subtropical and tropical trees, especially of the genus Diospyros.
  • (countable) A tree that yields such wood.
  • (countable and uncountable) A deep, dark black colour.
  • Dark skin colour.
  • (countable) A black key on a piano or other keyboard instrument (as opposed to ivory).
  • [Adjective]
  • Made of ebony wood.
  • A deep, dark black colour.
  • Dark-skinned; black; especially in reference to African-Americans.

Practice Nearby Words

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Similar Sounds

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