How to pronounce tibia
Say it like TIB-ee-uh. Tibia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIB).
- TIB
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tibia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tibia
American and British speakers say tibia in essentially the same way: /ˈtɪbiə/ in the US and /ˈtɪbiə/ in the UK.
British respelling: TIB-ee-uh.
What does tibia mean?
- The inner and usually the larger of the two bones of the leg or hind limb below the knee, the shinbone.
- The second segment from the end of an insect's leg, between the femur and tarsus.
- The third segment from the end of an arachnid's leg, between the patella and metatarsus.
Where does tibia come from?
Borrowed from Latin tībia (“shin bone, leg”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with tibia
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Questions about saying tibia
How do you pronounce tibia?
Say TIB-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪbiə/. In British English it is /ˈtɪbiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tibia?
Tibia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIB). Broken into parts: TIB · ee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say tibia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɪbiə/ and the British form is /ˈtɪbiə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.