How to pronounce tribble
Say it like TRIB-ul. Tribble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIB).
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- TRIB
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tribble pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tribble
American and British speakers say tribble in essentially the same way: /ˈtrɪbəl/ in the US and /ˈtrɪbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRIB-ul.
What does tribble mean?
- A horizontal frame with wires stretched across it for drying paper.
- A fictional alien creature in Star Trek, a fast-breeding, cooing ball of fur.
Where does tribble come from?
Unknown. The Century Dictionary suggests possibly a corruption of cribble (“sieve”).
Words that rhyme with tribble
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tribble.
Questions about saying tribble
How do you pronounce tribble?
Say TRIB-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɪbəl/. In British English it is /ˈtrɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tribble?
Tribble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIB). Broken into parts: TRIB · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say tribble the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrɪbəl/ and the British form is /ˈtrɪbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.