How to pronounce gibus
Say it like GHIB-us. Gibus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIB).
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- GHIB
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gibus 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 "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of gibus
American and British speakers say gibus in essentially the same way: /ˈɡɪbʌs/ in the US and /ˈɡɪbʌs/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHIB-us.
What does gibus mean?
- A collapsible top hat.
Where does gibus come from?
From the surname of its French inventor.
Questions about saying gibus
How do you pronounce gibus?
Say GHIB-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɪbʌs/. In British English it is /ˈɡɪbʌs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gibus?
Gibus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIB). Broken into parts: GHIB · us.
Do Americans and Brits say gibus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡɪbʌs/ and the British form is /ˈɡɪbʌs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.