How to pronounce ghibli
Say it like GHIB-lee. Ghibli has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIB).
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- GHIB
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ghibli pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ghibli
American and British speakers say ghibli in essentially the same way: /ˈɡɪbli/ in the US and /ˈɡɪbli/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHIB-lee.
What does ghibli mean?
- sirocco
Questions about saying ghibli
How do you pronounce ghibli?
Say GHIB-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɪbli/. In British English it is /ˈɡɪbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ghibli?
Ghibli has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIB). Broken into parts: GHIB · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say ghibli the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡɪbli/ and the British form is /ˈɡɪbli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.