How to pronounce ribby
Say it like RIB-ee. Ribby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIB).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce ribby. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- RIB
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ribby 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ribby
American and British speakers say ribby in essentially the same way: /ˈrɪbi/ in the US and /ˈrɪbi/ in the UK.
British respelling: RIB-ee.
What does ribby mean?
- Pertaining to or having ribs; ribbed.
- Specifically, so thin as to have prominent ribs; emaciated.
- Shabby, in poor condition.
Where does ribby come from?
From rib + -y.
Questions about saying ribby
How do you pronounce ribby?
Say RIB-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪbi/. In British English it is /ˈrɪbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ribby?
Ribby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIB). Broken into parts: RIB · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say ribby the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɪbi/ and the British form is /ˈrɪbi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.