How to pronounce quibbles
Say it like KWIB-ulz. Quibbles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIB).
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- KWIB
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quibbles pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of quibbles
American and British speakers say quibbles in essentially the same way: /ˈkwɪbəlz/ in the US and /ˈkwɪbəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWIB-ulz.
What does quibbles mean?
- plural of quibble How to pronounce quibble
Questions about saying quibbles
How do you pronounce quibbles?
Say KWIB-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɪbəlz/. In British English it is /ˈkwɪbəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quibbles?
Quibbles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIB). Broken into parts: KWIB · ulz.
Do Americans and Brits say quibbles the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkwɪbəlz/ and the British form is /ˈkwɪbəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.