How to pronounce gibbous
Say it like GHIB-us. Gibbous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIB).
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- GHIB
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gibbous 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.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gibbous
American and British speakers say gibbous in essentially the same way: /ˈɡɪbəs/ in the US and /ˈɡɪbəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHIB-us.
What does gibbous mean?
- Curved or bulged outward.
- Having more than half (but not the whole) of its disc illuminated.
- Humpbacked.
Questions about saying gibbous
How do you pronounce gibbous?
Say GHIB-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɪbəs/. In British English it is /ˈɡɪbəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gibbous?
Gibbous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIB). Broken into parts: GHIB · us.
Do Americans and Brits say gibbous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡɪbəs/ and the British form is /ˈɡɪbəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.