How to pronounce gribble
Say it like GRIB-ul. Gribble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRIB).
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- GRIB
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gribble pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gribble
American and British speakers say gribble in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrɪbəl/ in the US and /ˈɡrɪbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRIB-ul.
What does gribble mean?
- Any of various wood-boring marine crustaceans of the genus Limnoria, especially Limnoria lignorum, which cause damage to underwater wooden structures.
- Tending to grumble; grumpy, irascible.
- A piece of deep-fried batter left over from frying fish, sometimes sold with chips.
Where does gribble come from?
Uncertain. Compare grub, from Proto-Germanic *grub- (“to dig”).
Words that rhyme with gribble
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gribble.
Questions about saying gribble
How do you pronounce gribble?
Say GRIB-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrɪbəl/. In British English it is /ˈɡrɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gribble?
Gribble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRIB). Broken into parts: GRIB · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say gribble the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrɪbəl/ and the British form is /ˈɡrɪbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.