How to pronounce wibble
Say it like WIB-ul. Wibble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIB).
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- WIB
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wibble pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WIBSay 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 wibble
American and British speakers say wibble in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪbəl/ in the US and /ˈwɪbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: WIB-ul.
What does wibble mean?
- Meaningless or content-free chatter in a discussion; drivel, babble.
- To make meaningless comments.
- To wobble.
Where does wibble come from?
Unclear; possibly originates in the British Roger Irrelevant comic strip, then popularized by Your Sinclair magazine and the comedy Blackadder.
Words that rhyme with wibble
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wibble.
Questions about saying wibble
How do you pronounce wibble?
Say WIB-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪbəl/. In British English it is /ˈwɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wibble?
Wibble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIB). Broken into parts: WIB · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say wibble the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪbəl/ and the British form is /ˈwɪbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.