How to pronounce tiburon
Say it like TEE-buh-rawn. Tiburon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE).
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US American/ˈtibəˌrɔn/TEE-buh-rawn
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- TEE
- buh
- rawn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tiburon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rawnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
What does tiburon mean?
noun
- A shark; now specifically, Sphyrna tiburo or Negaprion brevirostris.
Where does tiburon come from?
Borrowed from Middle French tiburon, from Spanish tiburón, of uncertain origin.
Questions about saying tiburon
How do you pronounce tiburon?
Say TEE-buh-rawn. The American pronunciation is /ˈtibəˌrɔn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tiburon?
Tiburon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE). Broken into parts: TEE · buh · rawn.