How to pronounce fib
Say it like FIB. Fib is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FIB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fib pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fib
American and British speakers say fib in essentially the same way: /fɪb/ in the US and /fɪb/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIB.
What does fib mean?
- A lie, especially one that is more or less inconsequential.
- A liar.
- The fibula.
- To lie, especially more or less inconsequentially.
Where does fib come from?
Unknown. Probably from fable; compare fible-fable (“nonsense”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with fib
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fib.
Questions about saying fib
How do you pronounce fib?
Say FIB. The American pronunciation is /fɪb/. In British English it is /fɪb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fib?
Fib is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FIB.
Do Americans and Brits say fib the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fɪb/ and the British form is /fɪb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.