How to pronounce vibe
Say it like VYBE. Vibe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- VYBE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vibe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VYBESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of vibe
American and British speakers say vibe in essentially the same way: /vaɪb/ in the US and /vaɪb/ in the UK.
British respelling: VYBE.
What does vibe mean?
- a distinctive emotional aura experienced instinctively“that place gave me bad vibrations”“it gave me a nostalgic vibe”
Where does vibe come from?
Apocopic form of vibration, vibrator, etc.
Words that rhyme with vibe
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vibe.
Questions about saying vibe
How do you pronounce vibe?
Say VYBE. The American pronunciation is /vaɪb/. In British English it is /vaɪb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vibe?
Vibe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: VYBE.
Do Americans and Brits say vibe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vaɪb/ and the British form is /vaɪb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.