How to pronounce carib
Say it like KAR-ib. Carib has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- ib
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carib pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ibKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of carib
American and British speakers say carib in essentially the same way: /ˈkærɪb/ in the US and /ˈkærɪb/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAR-ib.
What does carib mean?
- A hummingbird of the genus Eulampis.
Questions about saying carib
How do you pronounce carib?
Say KAR-ib. The American pronunciation is /ˈkærɪb/. In British English it is /ˈkærɪb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carib?
Carib has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · ib.
Do Americans and Brits say carib the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkærɪb/ and the British form is /ˈkærɪb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.