How to pronounce fribble
Say it like FRIB-ul. Fribble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRIB).
- FRIB
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fribble pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fribble
American and British speakers say fribble in essentially the same way: /ˈfrɪbəl/ in the US and /ˈfrɪbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: FRIB-ul.
What does fribble mean?
- To waste or fritter.
- To behave in a frivolous way.
- To totter.
- Of little or no importance, frivolous.
- A trifling action.
- A trifler.
- A frivolous, contemptible fellow; a fop.
Where does fribble come from?
Perhaps related to frivol.
Words that rhyme with fribble
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fribble.
Questions about saying fribble
How do you pronounce fribble?
Say FRIB-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrɪbəl/. In British English it is /ˈfrɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fribble?
Fribble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRIB). Broken into parts: FRIB · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say fribble the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfrɪbəl/ and the British form is /ˈfrɪbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.