How to pronounce fibres
Say it like FY-berz. Fibres has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY).
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US American/ˈfaɪbɚz/FY-berz
UK British/ˈfaɪbəz/FY-buz
- FY
- berz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fibres 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.
- berzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of fibres
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FY-buz.
What does fibres mean?
noun
- plural of fiber How to pronounce fibre
Questions about saying fibres
How do you pronounce fibres?
Say FY-berz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaɪbɚz/. In British English it is /ˈfaɪbəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fibres?
Fibres has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY). Broken into parts: FY · berz.
Is fibres 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 /ˈfaɪbəz/ (FY-buz).