tribune

/ˈtrɪbjuːn/

Syllables tri·bune

Stress TRI-bune

Phonics Breakdown

tri

/trɪ/

short i

bune

/bjuːn/

long u-e

Meaning

an official in ancient Rome; also a newspaper or a platform for public speech

Sound Reference

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tri=/trɪ/(trip) + bune=/bjuːn/(June with b)

Example

The tribune spoke on behalf of the citizens.