How to pronounce cribble
Say it like KRIB-ul. Cribble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIB).
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- KRIB
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cribble pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cribble
American and British speakers say cribble in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɪbəl/ in the US and /ˈkrɪbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRIB-ul.
What does cribble mean?
- A coarse sieve or screen.
- Coarse flour or meal.
- To pass something through a sieve.
Where does cribble come from?
Borrowed from French crible, from Late Latin criblus (“sieve”).
Words that rhyme with cribble
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cribble.
Questions about saying cribble
How do you pronounce cribble?
Say KRIB-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɪbəl/. In British English it is /ˈkrɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cribble?
Cribble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIB). Broken into parts: KRIB · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say cribble the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɪbəl/ and the British form is /ˈkrɪbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.