To pronounce "bribed", say BRIB-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /bɹaɪbd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/bɹaɪbd/
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"bribed" has 2 syllables: brib-ed. It rhymes with ascribed and circumscribed, if that helps it stick.
verb
“She was accused of trying to bribe the jury into making false statements.”
“to bribe somebody's compliance”
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"Bribed" has 2 syllables: brib · ed.
The IPA transcription of "bribed" is /bɹaɪbd/.
Bribed: To give a bribe to; specifically, to ask a person to do something, usually against his/her will, in exchange for some type of reward or relief from potential trouble.
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