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