How to pronounce dribbed
Say it like DRIBD. Dribbed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DRIBD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dribbed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DRIBDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dribbed
American and British speakers say dribbed in essentially the same way: /drɪbd/ in the US and /drɪbd/ in the UK.
British respelling: DRIBD.
What does dribbed mean?
- simple past and past participle of drib How to pronounce drib
Questions about saying dribbed
How do you pronounce dribbed?
Say DRIBD. The American pronunciation is /drɪbd/. In British English it is /drɪbd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dribbed?
Dribbed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DRIBD.
Do Americans and Brits say dribbed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /drɪbd/ and the British form is /drɪbd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.