How to pronounce jibes
Say it like JYBZ. Jibes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- JYBZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jibes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JYBZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of jibes
American and British speakers say jibes in essentially the same way: /dʒaɪbz/ in the US and /dʒaɪbz/ in the UK.
British respelling: JYBZ.
What does jibes mean?
- plural of jibe How to pronounce jibe
- third-person singular simple present indicative of jibe How to pronounce jibe
Questions about saying jibes
How do you pronounce jibes?
Say JYBZ. The American pronunciation is /dʒaɪbz/. In British English it is /dʒaɪbz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jibes?
Jibes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: JYBZ.
Do Americans and Brits say jibes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒaɪbz/ and the British form is /dʒaɪbz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.