How to Pronounce Cribbage

To pronounce "cribbage", say CRIBB-ag-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkɹɪbɪdʒ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈkɹɪbɪdʒ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cribbage”

"cribbage" has 3 syllables: cribb-ag-e.

What does cribbage mean?

noun

  1. A point-counting card game for two players, with variants for three or four players; the cribbage board used for scoring to 61 or 121 points in numerous small increments is characteristic.
  2. A variety of pocket billiards that, like the card game, awards points for pairs that total 15. A player who pockets a ball of a particular number must then immediately pocket the companion ball that brings the number to 15.

Synonyms

crib

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cribbage"?▾

"Cribbage" has 3 syllables: cribb · ag · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "cribbage"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cribbage" is /ˈkɹɪbɪdʒ/.

What does "cribbage" mean?▾

Cribbage: A point-counting card game for two players, with variants for three or four players; the cribbage board used for scoring to 61 or 121 points in numerous small increments is characteristic.

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