How to pronounce fiber
Say it like FY-ber. Fiber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY).
- FY
- ber
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fiber pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of fiber
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FY-buh.
What does fiber mean?
- a slender and greatly elongated substance capable of being spun into yarn
- coarse, indigestible plant food low in nutrients; its bulk stimulates intestinal peristalsis
- any of several elongated, threadlike cells (especially a muscle fiber or a nerve fiber)
Where does fiber come from?
From French fibre, from Old French fibre, from Latin fibra.
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Words that rhyme with fiber
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Questions about saying fiber
How do you pronounce fiber?
Say FY-ber. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaɪbɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfaɪbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fiber?
Fiber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY). Broken into parts: FY · ber.
Is fiber pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfaɪbə/ (FY-buh).
What words sound the same as fiber?
Fiber sounds the same as fibre in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.