How to pronounce rib
Say it like RIB. Rib is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- RIB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rib pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rib
American and British speakers say rib in essentially the same way: /rɪb/ in the US and /rɪb/ in the UK.
British respelling: RIB.
What does rib mean?
- support resembling the rib of an animal
- any of the 12 pairs of curved arches of bone extending from the spine to or toward the sternum in humans (and similar bones in most vertebrates)
- cut of meat including one or more ribs
- form vertical ribs by knitting“A ribbed sweater”
- subject to laughter or ridicule“The satirists ridiculed the plans for a new opera house”“The students poked fun at the inexperienced teacher”
Where does rib come from?
(wife or woman): In reference to the creation of Eve from Adam's rib in the Bible.
Words that rhyme with rib
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rib.
Questions about saying rib
How do you pronounce rib?
Say RIB. The American pronunciation is /rɪb/. In British English it is /rɪb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rib?
Rib is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RIB.
Do Americans and Brits say rib the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪb/ and the British form is /rɪb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.