How to pronounce gib
Say it like GHIB. Gib is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GHIB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gib 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.
American vs British pronunciation of gib
American and British speakers say gib in essentially the same way: /ɡɪb/ in the US and /ɡɪb/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHIB.
What does gib mean?
- A castrated male cat or ferret.
- A male cat; a tomcat.
- A hooked prolongation on the lower jaw of a male salmon or trout.
- A strip, wedge, or bolt made from metal or wood and used for holding a machine part in place; usually with features (such as a taper and/or set screws) that allow for fine adjustment of the part's position.
- To fasten in place with a gib.
Where does gib come from?
Unknown (14th century).
Words that rhyme with gib
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gib.
Questions about saying gib
How do you pronounce gib?
Say GHIB. The American pronunciation is /ɡɪb/. In British English it is /ɡɪb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gib?
Gib is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GHIB.
Do Americans and Brits say gib the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡɪb/ and the British form is /ɡɪb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.