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How to pronounce tbilisi

tbilisi
/təbɪˈliːsi/
4 syllables, stress on the third

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There is a second pronunciation: /təˈbliːsi/.

Tbilisi, sound by sound

/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/b/as in bedA voiced “b”. Do not turn it into “p” at the end of a word.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/iː/as in sheepA long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/i/as in sheepA long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce tbilisi?

Tbilisi is pronounced /təbɪˈliːsi/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /təˈbliːsi/, is also used.

How many syllables are in tbilisi?

Tbilisi has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in tbilisi?

The third syllable: /təbɪˈliːsi/.

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