How to pronounce dib
Say it like DIB. Dib is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/dɪb/DIB
UK British/dɪb/DIB
- DIB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dib pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dib
American and British speakers say dib in essentially the same way: /dɪb/ in the US and /dɪb/ in the UK.
British respelling: DIB.
What does dib mean?
verb
- To dig a hole by poking; especially, to dig a small hole in soil for the purpose of planting a bulb or seed.
- To move in a rapid, cautious manner; especially, with movement like a mouse or rat.
- A dibber (gardening tool).
- One of the small bones in the knee joints of sheep uniting the bones above and below the joints.
- Alternative form of dyb.
Where does dib come from?
Variation of dip and/or dab.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with dib
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dib.
Questions about saying dib
How do you pronounce dib?
Say DIB. The American pronunciation is /dɪb/. In British English it is /dɪb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dib?
Dib is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DIB.
Do Americans and Brits say dib the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪb/ and the British form is /dɪb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.