How to pronounce ribbons
Say it like RIB-unz. Ribbons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIB).
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- RIB
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ribbons 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ribbons
American and British speakers say ribbons in essentially the same way: /ˈrɪbənz/ in the US and /ˈrɪbənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: RIB-unz.
What does ribbons mean?
- plural of ribbon How to pronounce ribbon
- third-person singular simple present indicative of ribbon How to pronounce ribbon
Questions about saying ribbons
How do you pronounce ribbons?
Say RIB-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪbənz/. In British English it is /ˈrɪbənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ribbons?
Ribbons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIB). Broken into parts: RIB · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say ribbons the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɪbənz/ and the British form is /ˈrɪbənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.