How to pronounce chibi
Say it like CHEE-bee. Chibi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEE).
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- CHEE
- bee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chibi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of chibi
American and British speakers say chibi in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃibi/ in the US and /ˈtʃiːbi/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHEE-bee.
What does chibi mean?
- A child-like character with exaggerated features, particularly in anime.
- A style of cartooning in which the characters are drawn to be very small and cute.
Words that rhyme with chibi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chibi.
Questions about saying chibi
How do you pronounce chibi?
Say CHEE-bee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃibi/. In British English it is /ˈtʃiːbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chibi?
Chibi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEE). Broken into parts: CHEE · bee.
Do Americans and Brits say chibi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃibi/ and the British form is /ˈtʃiːbi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.