How to pronounce nibble
Say it like NIB-ul. Nibble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIB).
- NIB
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nibble 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nibble
American and British speakers say nibble in essentially the same way: /ˈnɪbəl/ in the US and /ˈnɪbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: NIB-ul.
What does nibble mean?
- To take a small, quick bite, or several of such bites, of (something).“The rabbit nibbled the lettuce.”
- To lightly bite (a person or animal, or part of their body), especially in a loving or playful manner; to nip.
- To make (a hole in something) through small bites.
- An act of taking a small, quick bite, or several of such bites, especially with the front teeth; the bite or bites so taken.
- A light bite of a person or animal, or part of their body, especially one which is loving or playful; a nip.
- An amount of food that is or can be taken into the mouth through a small bite; a small mouthful.
- A unit of memory equal to half a byte, or chiefly four bits.
Where does nibble come from?
* West Frisian knibbelje
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Words that rhyme with nibble
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Questions about saying nibble
How do you pronounce nibble?
Say NIB-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪbəl/. In British English it is /ˈnɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nibble?
Nibble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIB). Broken into parts: NIB · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say nibble the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɪbəl/ and the British form is /ˈnɪbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.