How to pronounce tabid
Say it like TAB-eed. Tabid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAB).
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- TAB
- eed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tabid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tabid
American and British speakers say tabid in essentially the same way: /ˈtæbid/ in the US and /ˈtæbid/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAB-eed.
What does tabid mean?
- Pertaining to tabes.
- Wasting away, declining.
Where does tabid come from?
From tabes + -id, from Latin tābidus (“melting or wasting away, dissolving, decaying, rotting”), from tābeō + -idus.
Questions about saying tabid
How do you pronounce tabid?
Say TAB-eed. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæbid/. In British English it is /ˈtæbid/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tabid?
Tabid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAB). Broken into parts: TAB · eed.
Do Americans and Brits say tabid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtæbid/ and the British form is /ˈtæbid/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.