How to Pronounce Garb

To pronounce "garb", say GARB — one syllable, IPA /ɡɑː(ɹ)b/. 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

/ɡɑː(ɹ)b/

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💡 Tip for remembering “garb”

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

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

What does garb mean?

noun

  1. Fashion, style of dressing oneself up.
  2. A type of dress or clothing.

verb

  1. To dress in garb.

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Words that rhyme with garb

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

barbrhubarbfarbaldicarbcarb-arbbarbegarbegoldfarbgolfarb

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "garb"?▾

"Garb" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "garb"?▾

The IPA transcription of "garb" is /ɡɑː(ɹ)b/.

What does "garb" mean?▾

Garb: Fashion, style of dressing oneself up.

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