How to pronounce nibs
Say it like NIBZ. Nibs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NIBZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nibs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NIBZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nibs
American and British speakers say nibs in essentially the same way: /nɪbz/ in the US and /nɪbz/ in the UK.
British respelling: NIBZ.
What does nibs mean?
- plural of nib How to pronounce nib
- An important or self-important person.
- A jack turned up by the dealer.“Two for his nibs.”
Words that rhyme with nibs
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nibs.
Questions about saying nibs
How do you pronounce nibs?
Say NIBZ. The American pronunciation is /nɪbz/. In British English it is /nɪbz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nibs?
Nibs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NIBZ.
Do Americans and Brits say nibs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nɪbz/ and the British form is /nɪbz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.