How to pronounce cribs
Say it like KRIBZ. Cribs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KRIBZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cribs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRIBZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cribs
American and British speakers say cribs in essentially the same way: /krɪbz/ in the US and /krɪbz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRIBZ.
What does cribs mean?
- plural of crib How to pronounce crib
- third-person singular simple present indicative of crib How to pronounce crib
Words that rhyme with cribs
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cribs.
Questions about saying cribs
How do you pronounce cribs?
Say KRIBZ. The American pronunciation is /krɪbz/. In British English it is /krɪbz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cribs?
Cribs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KRIBZ.
Do Americans and Brits say cribs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /krɪbz/ and the British form is /krɪbz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.