How to pronounce fibula
Say it like FIB-yuh-luh. Fibula has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIB).
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- FIB
- yuh
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fibula pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fibula
American and British speakers say fibula in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪbjələ/ in the US and /ˈfɪbjʊlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIB-yuu-luh.
What does fibula mean?
- An ancient kind of brooch used to hold clothing together, similar in function to the modern safety pin.
- The smaller of the two bones in the lower leg.
Where does fibula come from?
Borrowed from Latin fībula (“buckle, clasp, pin”).
Questions about saying fibula
How do you pronounce fibula?
Say FIB-yuh-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪbjələ/. In British English it is /ˈfɪbjʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fibula?
Fibula has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIB). Broken into parts: FIB · yuh · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say fibula the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪbjələ/ and the British form is /ˈfɪbjʊlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.