How to pronounce gibe
Say it like JYBE. Gibe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- JYBE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gibe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JYBESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of gibe
American and British speakers say gibe in essentially the same way: /dʒaɪb/ in the US and /dʒaɪb/ in the UK.
British respelling: JYBE.
What does gibe mean?
- Alternative spelling of gybe.
- Alternative spelling of jibe (“facetious or insulting remark”).
- Alternative spelling of gybe.
- Alternative spelling of jibe.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with gibe
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gibe.
Questions about saying gibe
How do you pronounce gibe?
Say JYBE. The American pronunciation is /dʒaɪb/. In British English it is /dʒaɪb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gibe?
Gibe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: JYBE.
Do Americans and Brits say gibe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒaɪb/ and the British form is /dʒaɪb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.