How to pronounce tribune
Say it like TRIB-yoon. Tribune has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIB).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce tribune. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- TRIB
- yoon
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tribune pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yoonKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of tribune
American and British speakers say tribune in essentially the same way: /ˈtrɪbjun/ in the US and /ˈtrɪbjuːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRIB-yoon.
What does tribune mean?
- (ancient Rome) an official elected by the plebeians to protect their interests
- the apse of a Christian church that contains the bishop's throne
Where does tribune come from?
From Middle English tribune, from Old French tribun, tribune, from Latin tribunus (“tribune, tribal leader”), from tribus (“tribe”).
Questions about saying tribune
How do you pronounce tribune?
Say TRIB-yoon. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɪbjun/. In British English it is /ˈtrɪbjuːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tribune?
Tribune has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIB). Broken into parts: TRIB · yoon.
Do Americans and Brits say tribune the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrɪbjun/ and the British form is /ˈtrɪbjuːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.