How to Pronounce Bib

To pronounce "bib", say BIB — one syllable, IPA /bɪb/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/bɪb/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bib”

"bib" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with glib and rib, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: bibb — easy to mix up when writing.

What does bib mean?

noun

  1. An item of clothing for people (especially babies) tied around their neck to protect their clothes from getting dirty when eating.
  2. Similar items of clothing such as the Chinese dudou and Vietnamese yem.

verb

  1. To dress (somebody) in a bib.
  2. To drink heartily; to tipple.

Synonyms

pinnypouting

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Words that rhyme with bib

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

glibribcribnibjiblibgibtribkibbemibad-lib

Related words

tipplesackclothoverallsskirtcoverbezelcovereddeck

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bib"?▾

"Bib" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "bib"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bib" is /bɪb/.

What does "bib" mean?▾

Bib: An item of clothing for people (especially babies) tied around their neck to protect their clothes from getting dirty when eating.

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