How to pronounce tidbits
Say it like TID-bits. Tidbits has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TID).
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- TID
- bits
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tidbits pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bitsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tidbits
American and British speakers say tidbits in essentially the same way: /ˈtɪdbɪts/ in the US and /ˈtɪdbɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: TID-bits.
What does tidbits mean?
- plural of tidbit How to pronounce tidbit
Questions about saying tidbits
How do you pronounce tidbits?
Say TID-bits. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪdbɪts/. In British English it is /ˈtɪdbɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tidbits?
Tidbits has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TID). Broken into parts: TID · bits.
Do Americans and Brits say tidbits the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɪdbɪts/ and the British form is /ˈtɪdbɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.