How to pronounce shitgibbon
Say it like SHIT-ghih-bun. Shitgibbon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIT).
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- SHIT
- ghih
- bun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shitgibbon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ghihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of shitgibbon
American and British speakers say shitgibbon in essentially the same way: /ˈʃɪtɡɪbən/ in the US and /ˈʃɪtɡɪbən/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHIT-ghih-bun.
What does shitgibbon mean?
- A type of compound word used as an insult, consisting of a single-syllable expletive, followed by an absurd or innocuous two-syllable noun that usually forms a trochee.
Where does shitgibbon come from?
From shit + gibbon. The insult was coined by journalist David Quantick in British music magazine NME in January 1990.
Questions about saying shitgibbon
How do you pronounce shitgibbon?
Say SHIT-ghih-bun. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɪtɡɪbən/. In British English it is /ˈʃɪtɡɪbən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shitgibbon?
Shitgibbon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIT). Broken into parts: SHIT · ghih · bun.
Do Americans and Brits say shitgibbon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃɪtɡɪbən/ and the British form is /ˈʃɪtɡɪbən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.