How to pronounce sibred
Say it like SIB-rud. Sibred has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIB).
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- SIB
- rud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sibred pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- rudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sibred
American and British speakers say sibred in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪbrəd/ in the US and /ˈsɪbrəd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIB-rud.
What does sibred mean?
- Marriage banns.
Where does sibred come from?
From Middle English sibrede, sibreden, from Old English sibbrǣden (“affinity, relationship”); equivalent to sib + -red.
Questions about saying sibred
How do you pronounce sibred?
Say SIB-rud. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪbrəd/. In British English it is /ˈsɪbrəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sibred?
Sibred has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIB). Broken into parts: SIB · rud.
Do Americans and Brits say sibred the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪbrəd/ and the British form is /ˈsɪbrəd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.