How to Pronounce Bibs

To pronounce "bibs", say BIBS — one syllable, IPA /bɪbz/. 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

/bɪbz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bibs”

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

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

What does bibs 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.

verb

  1. To beep (e.g. a car horn).

Synonyms

pinnypouting

Words that rhyme with bibs

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dibsribsnibsgibbscribsdribscribbsbibbshibbskribsphibbstibbs

Related words

tipplebiballsoverallsbibshortsbratoverall

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bibs"?▾

"Bibs" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "bibs"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bibs" is /bɪbz/.

What does "bibs" mean?▾

Bibs: 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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