How to pronounce ribbing
Say it like RIB-ing. Ribbing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIB).
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- RIB
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ribbing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ribbing
American and British speakers say ribbing in essentially the same way: /ˈrɪbɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈrɪbɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RIB-ing.
What does ribbing mean?
- jesting; joking
- present participle and gerund of rib How to pronounce rib
- The action of the verb to rib; teasing.
- A rib, or the collective ribs, on an object.
- An instance of teasing.
Where does ribbing come from?
From rib (“tease”, verb) + -ing; from the common practice of tickling the ribs to cause laughter.
Questions about saying ribbing
How do you pronounce ribbing?
Say RIB-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪbɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈrɪbɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ribbing?
Ribbing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIB). Broken into parts: RIB · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say ribbing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɪbɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈrɪbɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.