How to pronounce fidibus
Say it like FID-ih-bus. Fidibus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FID).
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- FID
- ih
- bus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fidibus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- busKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fidibus
American and British speakers say fidibus in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪdɪbəs/ in the US and /ˈfɪdɪbəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: FID-ih-bus.
What does fidibus mean?
- A piece of paper used for lighting a pipe, etc.
Where does fidibus come from?
Borrowed from Latin fidibus.
Questions about saying fidibus
How do you pronounce fidibus?
Say FID-ih-bus. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪdɪbəs/. In British English it is /ˈfɪdɪbəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fidibus?
Fidibus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FID). Broken into parts: FID · ih · bus.
Do Americans and Brits say fidibus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪdɪbəs/ and the British form is /ˈfɪdɪbəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.