How to pronounce bribe
Say it like BRYBE. Bribe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BRYBE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bribe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRYBESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of bribe
American and British speakers say bribe in essentially the same way: /braɪb/ in the US and /braɪb/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRYBE.
What does bribe mean?
- payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment
- make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence“This judge can be bought”
Where does bribe come from?
From Middle English bribe, from Old French briber (“go begging”), from the noun bribe (“a gift”).
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Words that rhyme with bribe
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Questions about saying bribe
How do you pronounce bribe?
Say BRYBE. The American pronunciation is /braɪb/. In British English it is /braɪb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bribe?
Bribe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BRYBE.
Do Americans and Brits say bribe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /braɪb/ and the British form is /braɪb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.