How to pronounce plebe
Say it like PLEEB. Plebe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PLEEB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plebe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLEEBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of plebe
American and British speakers say plebe in essentially the same way: /plib/ in the US and /pliːb/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLEEB.
What does plebe mean?
- A freshman cadet at a military academy.
Where does plebe come from?
From Latin plēbs (“the plebeian class”), probably via Middle French plebe (“plebeians, commoners, the rabble”) and possibly later understood as a clipping of plebeian.
Words that rhyme with plebe
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of plebe.
Questions about saying plebe
How do you pronounce plebe?
Say PLEEB. The American pronunciation is /plib/. In British English it is /pliːb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plebe?
Plebe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PLEEB.
Do Americans and Brits say plebe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /plib/ and the British form is /pliːb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.