How to pronounce ibidem
Say it like IB-ih-dem. Ibidem has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IB).
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- IB
- ih
- dem
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ibidem pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- IBSay 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.
- demKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of ibidem
American and British speakers say ibidem in essentially the same way: /ˈɪbɪdɛm/ in the US and /ˈɪbɪdɛm/ in the UK.
British respelling: IB-ih-dem.
What does ibidem mean?
- In the same place; indicates a reference to the same source as the previous one.
Where does ibidem come from?
Borrowed from Latin ibīdem (“in the same place”).
Questions about saying ibidem
How do you pronounce ibidem?
Say IB-ih-dem. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪbɪdɛm/. In British English it is /ˈɪbɪdɛm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ibidem?
Ibidem has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IB). Broken into parts: IB · ih · dem.
Do Americans and Brits say ibidem the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪbɪdɛm/ and the British form is /ˈɪbɪdɛm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.