How to pronounce jibe
Say it like JYBE. Jibe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- JYBE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jibe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JYBESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of jibe
American and British speakers say jibe in essentially the same way: /dʒaɪb/ in the US and /dʒaɪb/ in the UK.
British respelling: JYBE.
What does jibe mean?
- A facetious or insulting remark; a jeer, a taunt.“He flung subtle jibes at her until she couldn’t bear to work with him any longer.”
- To reproach with contemptuous words; to deride, to mock, to taunt.
- To say in a mocking or taunting manner.
- To make a mocking remark or remarks; to jeer.
- To accord or agree.“That explanation doesn’t jibe with the facts.”
Where does jibe come from?
The noun is derived from the verb.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with jibe
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jibe.
Questions about saying jibe
How do you pronounce jibe?
Say JYBE. The American pronunciation is /dʒaɪb/. In British English it is /dʒaɪb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jibe?
Jibe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: JYBE.
Do Americans and Brits say jibe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒaɪb/ and the British form is /dʒaɪb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.