Tibbals is a surname that is pronounced as /ˈtɪbəlz/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable is stressed, and it is pronounced as "tib" like in the word "tribe." The second syllable is pronounced as "uhls" like in the word "vowels." The spelling of Tibbals may seem unusual, but it is a variation of the name Tibbles or Tibbets, which are also surnames. Spelling variations in surnames can occur due to different spellings in different regions or discrepancies in records.