How to pronounce vibes
Say it like VYBZ. Vibes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- VYBZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vibes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VYBZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of vibes
American and British speakers say vibes in essentially the same way: /vaɪbz/ in the US and /vaɪbz/ in the UK.
British respelling: VYBZ.
What does vibes mean?
- a percussion instrument similar to a xylophone but having metal bars and rotating disks in the resonators that produce a vibrato sound
Questions about saying vibes
How do you pronounce vibes?
Say VYBZ. The American pronunciation is /vaɪbz/. In British English it is /vaɪbz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vibes?
Vibes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: VYBZ.
Do Americans and Brits say vibes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vaɪbz/ and the British form is /vaɪbz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.