amoeba

/əˈmiːbə/

//əˈmiːbə// noun

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"amoeba" is a 6-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“amoeba” has 7 generated spelling variants in the English index at frequency #44,610. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#44,610
frequency rank, English
35,202
“A” headwords
7
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - A member of the genus Amoeba of unicellular protozoa that moves by means of temporary projections called pseudopodia.

Key facts for amoeba
PropertyValue
Headwordamoeba
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/əˈmiːbə/
Letters6
Frequency rank#44,610
Misspellings tracked7
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “amoeba” sits in English frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). amoeba lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 7 spelling variants around amoeba (IPA /əˈmiːbə/), anoun. Corpus frequency is #44,610 among 35,202 “A” headwords. Wiktionary lists 5 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 7 likely wrong-spelling variants for amoeba, with forms such as "ameoba", "ammoeba", and "amobea". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. This entry stands alone in our confusable dataset, since nothing in our dataset looks or sounds close enough to cause mix-ups.

Etymologically, the entry records: From Ancient Greek ἀμοιβή (amoibḗ, “change”), referring to constantly changing shape of these organisms. The correct English form is amoeba, spelled A-M-O-E-B-A.

Definition

  1. 1
    A member of the genus Amoeba of unicellular protozoa that moves by means of temporary projections called pseudopodia.
  2. 2
    Any eukaryote that exhibits amoeboid movement, having the ability to change its shape.
  3. 3
    Any member of the class or phylum Sarcodina, a polyphyletic grouping into which diverse amoeboids were placed.
  4. 4
    A graph of the real part of the logarithms of a polynomial equation in complex numbers.
  5. 5
    An asexual.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀμοιβή (amoibḗ, “change”), referring to constantly changing shape of these organisms.

Antonyms

mastigote

This word in other languages

ameba(Español)amibe(Français)Amöbe(Deutsch)ameba(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • ameoba
  • ammoeba
  • amobea
  • amoeab
  • amoebba
  • aomeba
  • maoeba

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of amoeba - expressed in single-character edits (insert, delete, or swap one letter). Bigger bars stand out at a glance; a one-edit slip is the hardest to catch.

ameoba2ammoeba1amobea2amoeab2amoebba1aomeba2maoeba2
Edit distance from "amoeba"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "amoeba"?
"amoeba" is spelled A-M-O-E-B-A. The IPA pronunciation is /əˈmiːbə/.
What does "amoeba" mean?
As a noun, "amoeba" means: A member of the genus Amoeba of unicellular protozoa that moves by means of temporary projections called pseudopodia.
What are common misspellings of "amoeba"?
Common misspellings include "ameoba", "ammoeba", "amobea", "amoeab", "amoebba". The correct spelling is "amoeba".
How do you pronounce "amoeba"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "amoeba" is /əˈmiːbə/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "amoeba"?
From Ancient Greek ἀμοιβή (amoibḗ, “change”), referring to constantly changing shape of these organisms. See the full etymology section above for more details.
Is PlainSpell free to use?
Yes, PlainSpell is a completely free word reference. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, confusable pairs, homophones, and spelling corrections across 5 languages without any sign-up or subscription.

Using “amoeba”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct English spelling is A-M-O-E-B-A - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /əˈmiːbə/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Browse more English words and confusable pairs in the same reference. English words

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Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list