How to pronounce tribbles
Say it like TRIB-ulz. Tribbles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIB).
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- TRIB
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tribbles 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.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tribbles
American and British speakers say tribbles in essentially the same way: /ˈtrɪbəlz/ in the US and /ˈtrɪbəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRIB-ulz.
What does tribbles mean?
- plural of tribble How to pronounce tribble
Questions about saying tribbles
How do you pronounce tribbles?
Say TRIB-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɪbəlz/. In British English it is /ˈtrɪbəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tribbles?
Tribbles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIB). Broken into parts: TRIB · ulz.
Do Americans and Brits say tribbles the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrɪbəlz/ and the British form is /ˈtrɪbəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.