How to pronounce gribenes
Say it like GRIB-uh-nus. Gribenes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRIB).
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- GRIB
- uh
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gribenes 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gribenes
American and British speakers say gribenes in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrɪbənəs/ in the US and /ˈɡrɪbənəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRIB-uh-nus.
What does gribenes mean?
- A snack food in Eastern European Jewish cuisine, combining cracklings of chicken or goose skin with fried onions.
Questions about saying gribenes
How do you pronounce gribenes?
Say GRIB-uh-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrɪbənəs/. In British English it is /ˈɡrɪbənəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gribenes?
Gribenes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRIB). Broken into parts: GRIB · uh · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say gribenes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrɪbənəs/ and the British form is /ˈɡrɪbənəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.