How to pronounce tibial
Say it like TIB-ee-ul. Tibial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIB).
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- TIB
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tibial 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tibial
American and British speakers say tibial in essentially the same way: /ˈtɪbiəl/ in the US and /ˈtɪbiəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TIB-ee-ul.
What does tibial mean?
- Of or pertaining to a tibia or a structure associated with a tibia.“tibial plateau”
- Of or relating to a pipe or flute.
- A tibial bone.
Where does tibial come from?
From Latin tībiālis, equivalent to tibia + -al.
Questions about saying tibial
How do you pronounce tibial?
Say TIB-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪbiəl/. In British English it is /ˈtɪbiəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tibial?
Tibial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIB). Broken into parts: TIB · ee · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say tibial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɪbiəl/ and the British form is /ˈtɪbiəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.