How to pronounce gibbet
Say it like JIB-it. Gibbet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIB).
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- JIB
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gibbet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gibbet
American and British speakers say gibbet in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɪbɪt/ in the US and /ˈdʒɪbɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: JIB-it.
What does gibbet mean?
- An upright post with a crosspiece used for execution and subsequent public display.
- The projecting arm of a crane, from which the load is suspended.
- A human-shaped structure made of iron bands designed to publicly display the corpse of an executed criminal.
- To execute (someone), or display (a body), on a gibbet.
- To expose (someone) to ridicule or scorn.
Where does gibbet come from?
From Middle English gibet, from Old French gibet (French gibet), either from Frankish *gibb (“forked stick”) or from Latin gibbus (“hunchbacked”).
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Words that rhyme with gibbet
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Questions about saying gibbet
How do you pronounce gibbet?
Say JIB-it. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɪbɪt/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɪbɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gibbet?
Gibbet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIB). Broken into parts: JIB · it.
Do Americans and Brits say gibbet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɪbɪt/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɪbɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.