How to pronounce ibis
Say it like EYE-bis. Ibis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- bis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ibis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EYESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- bisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ibis
American and British speakers say ibis in essentially the same way: /ˈaɪbɪs/ in the US and /ˈaɪbɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: EYE-bis.
What does ibis mean?
- Any of various long-legged wading birds in the family Threskiornithidae, having long downcurved bills used to probe the mud for prey such as crustaceans.
Where does ibis come from?
Mentioned in the Wycliffe Bible (Lev.
Questions about saying ibis
How do you pronounce ibis?
Say EYE-bis. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪbɪs/. In British English it is /ˈaɪbɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ibis?
Ibis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · bis.
Do Americans and Brits say ibis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaɪbɪs/ and the British form is /ˈaɪbɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.