How to pronounce nib
Say it like NIB. Nib is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NIB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nib pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nib
American and British speakers say nib in essentially the same way: /nɪb/ in the US and /nɪb/ in the UK.
British respelling: NIB.
What does nib mean?
- The tip of a pen or tool that touches the surface, transferring ink to paper.
- Bits of trapped dust or other foreign material that form imperfections in painted or varnished surfaces.
- A piece of a roasted, hulled cocoa bean.
- To fit (a pen) with a nib.
Where does nib come from?
From a variant of neb, perhaps due to association with nibble.
Words that rhyme with nib
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nib.
Questions about saying nib
How do you pronounce nib?
Say NIB. The American pronunciation is /nɪb/. In British English it is /nɪb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nib?
Nib is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NIB.
Do Americans and Brits say nib the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nɪb/ and the British form is /nɪb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.