How to pronounce Tbilisi
Say it like tuh-BLEE-see. Tbilisi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLEE).
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- tuh
- BLEE
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tbilisi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BLEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Tbilisi
American and British speakers say Tbilisi in essentially the same way: /təˈblisi/ in the US and /təˈbliːsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: tuh-BLEE-see.
What does Tbilisi mean?
- The capital city of the country of Georgia.
Words that rhyme with Tbilisi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Tbilisi.
Questions about saying Tbilisi
How do you pronounce Tbilisi?
Say tuh-BLEE-see. The American pronunciation is /təˈblisi/. In British English it is /təˈbliːsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Tbilisi?
Tbilisi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLEE). Broken into parts: tuh · BLEE · see.
Do Americans and Brits say Tbilisi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /təˈblisi/ and the British form is /təˈbliːsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.