How to pronounce Thebes
Say it like THEEBZ. Thebes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- THEEBZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thebes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THEEBZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Thebes
American and British speakers say Thebes in essentially the same way: /θibz/ in the US and /θiːbz/ in the UK.
British respelling: THEEBZ.
What does Thebes mean?
- A city in central Greece, the capital city of Boeotia and an important political center in antiquity.
- An ancient city and archaeological site in Upper Egypt, having functioned as capital city at times during the Middle Kingdom and New Kingdom.
- plural of thebe
Questions about saying Thebes
How do you pronounce Thebes?
Say THEEBZ. The American pronunciation is /θibz/. In British English it is /θiːbz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Thebes?
Thebes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: THEEBZ.
Do Americans and Brits say Thebes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /θibz/ and the British form is /θiːbz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.