How to pronounce ribs
Say it like RIBZ. Ribs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- RIBZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ribs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RIBZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ribs
American and British speakers say ribs in essentially the same way: /rɪbz/ in the US and /rɪbz/ in the UK.
British respelling: RIBZ.
What does ribs mean?
- plural of rib How to pronounce rib
- third-person singular simple present indicative of rib How to pronounce rib
Words that rhyme with ribs
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ribs.
Questions about saying ribs
How do you pronounce ribs?
Say RIBZ. The American pronunciation is /rɪbz/. In British English it is /rɪbz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ribs?
Ribs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RIBZ.
Do Americans and Brits say ribs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪbz/ and the British form is /rɪbz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.