How to pronounce Tibetan
Say it like tih-BET-un. Tibetan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BET).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Tibetan. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- tih
- BET
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tibetan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- BETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Tibetan
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: tih-BET-un.
What does Tibetan mean?
- Himalayish language spoken in Tibet
- a native or inhabitant of Tibet
- of or relating to or characteristic of Tibet or its people or their language“Tibetan monks”
Words that rhyme with Tibetan
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Tibetan.
Questions about saying Tibetan
How do you pronounce Tibetan?
Say tih-BET-un. The American pronunciation is /tɪˈbɛtən/. In British English it is /tɪˈbɛtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Tibetan?
Tibetan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BET). Broken into parts: tih · BET · un.
Is Tibetan pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /tɪˈbɛtən/ (tih-BET-un).