How to pronounce ribspare
Say it like RIB-speh-er. Ribspare has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIB).
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- RIB
- speh
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ribspare 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.
- spehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of ribspare
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: RIB-spair.
What does ribspare mean?
- Sparerib.
Where does ribspare come from?
From Low German ribbesper, from Middle Low German ribbespêr (“spareribs”), from ribbe (“rib”) + sper (“spear; spit”), from Old Saxon ribbi + sper, from Proto-Germanic *ribją + *speru.
Questions about saying ribspare
How do you pronounce ribspare?
Say RIB-speh-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪbspɛɚ/. In British English it is /ˈrɪbspɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ribspare?
Ribspare has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIB). Broken into parts: RIB · speh · er.
Is ribspare pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈrɪbspɛə/ (RIB-spair).