How to pronounce jib
Say it like JIB. Jib is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- JIB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jib pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of jib
American and British speakers say jib in essentially the same way: /dʒɪb/ in the US and /dʒɪb/ in the UK.
British respelling: JIB.
What does jib mean?
- A triangular staysail set forward of the foremast. In a sloop (see image) the basic jib reaches back roughly to the level of the mast.
- Any of a variety of specialty triangular staysails set forward of the foremast.
- The projecting arm of a crane.
- A crane used for mounting and moving a video camera.
- An object that is used for performing tricks while skiing, snowboarding, skateboarding, in-line skating, or biking. These objects are usually found in a terrain park or skate park.
- To shift, or swing around, as a sail, boom, yard, etc., as in tacking.
Where does jib come from?
Attested since the 1660s, of uncertain origin.
Words that rhyme with jib
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jib.
Questions about saying jib
How do you pronounce jib?
Say JIB. The American pronunciation is /dʒɪb/. In British English it is /dʒɪb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jib?
Jib is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: JIB.
Do Americans and Brits say jib the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒɪb/ and the British form is /dʒɪb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.