TIBTISI is a Georgian word, which is spelled in Latin characters as t'ibts'isi. The phonetic transcription of the word is /tʼibtsʼisi/. The apostrophes in the spelling indicate the ejective consonants pronounced in Georgian, which are produced by a sudden release of air pressure from the mouth. The word TIBTISI refers to the ancient capital of Georgia and is now a popular tourist destination known for its medieval walled city, sulfur baths, and traditional Georgian cuisine.