How to pronounce tribesmember
Say it like TRYBZ-mem-ber. Tribesmember has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRYBZ).
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- TRYBZ
- mem
- ber
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tribesmember pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRYBZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- memGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tribesmember
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TRYBZ-mem-buh.
What does tribesmember mean?
- A member of a certain tribe, usually referring to an indigenous community.
Where does tribesmember come from?
From tribe + -s- + member.
Questions about saying tribesmember
How do you pronounce tribesmember?
Say TRYBZ-mem-ber. The American pronunciation is /ˈtraɪbzˌmɛmbɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtraɪbzˌmɛmbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tribesmember?
Tribesmember has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRYBZ). Broken into parts: TRYBZ · mem · ber.
Is tribesmember pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtraɪbzˌmɛmbə/ (TRYBZ-mem-buh).