How to pronounce grebe
Say it like GREEB. Grebe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GREEB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grebe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GREEBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of grebe
American and British speakers say grebe in essentially the same way: /ɡrib/ in the US and /ɡriːb/ in the UK.
British respelling: GREEB.
What does grebe mean?
- Any of several waterbirds in the family Podicipedidae of the order Podicipediformes. They have strong, sharp bills, and lobate toes.
Where does grebe come from?
From French grèbe.
Words that rhyme with grebe
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of grebe.
Questions about saying grebe
How do you pronounce grebe?
Say GREEB. The American pronunciation is /ɡrib/. In British English it is /ɡriːb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grebe?
Grebe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GREEB.
Do Americans and Brits say grebe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡrib/ and the British form is /ɡriːb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.