How to pronounce kibbeh
Say it like KIB-ee. Kibbeh has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIB).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce kibbeh. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KIB
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kibbeh pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of kibbeh
American and British speakers say kibbeh in essentially the same way: /ˈkɪbi/ in the US and /ˈkɪbi/ in the UK.
British respelling: KIB-ee.
What does kibbeh mean?
- A form of dumpling, from the Levant, made of spiced lamb and bulgur wheat.
Questions about saying kibbeh
How do you pronounce kibbeh?
Say KIB-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪbi/. In British English it is /ˈkɪbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kibbeh?
Kibbeh has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIB). Broken into parts: KIB · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say kibbeh the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɪbi/ and the British form is /ˈkɪbi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.