How to pronounce plebs
Say it like PLEBZ. Plebs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PLEBZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plebs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLEBZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of plebs
American and British speakers say plebs in essentially the same way: /plɛbz/ in the US and /plɛbz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLEBZ.
What does plebs mean?
- plural of pleb
- The common people, especially (derogatory) the mob.
Where does plebs come from?
From Latin plēbs (“the plebeian class”), variant of earlier plēbēs.
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Questions about saying plebs
How do you pronounce plebs?
Say PLEBZ. The American pronunciation is /plɛbz/. In British English it is /plɛbz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plebs?
Plebs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PLEBZ.
Do Americans and Brits say plebs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /plɛbz/ and the British form is /plɛbz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.