How to Pronounce Gibbon

To pronounce "gibbon", say GIBB-on — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡɪbən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɡɪbən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “gibbon”

"gibbon" has 2 syllables: gibb-on. It rhymes with ribbon and mckibbon, if that helps it stick.

What does gibbon mean?

noun

  1. A small ape of the family Hylobatidae with long limbs, which it uses to travel through rainforests by swinging from branch to branch.

Words that rhyme with gibbon

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ribbonmckibbonibnfitzgibbongribbengribbingribbonhibben

Related words

larlymphosarcomafitzapehylobateshylobatehylobatidaehoolock

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gibbon"?▾

"Gibbon" has 2 syllables: gibb · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "gibbon"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gibbon" is /ˈɡɪbən/.

What does "gibbon" mean?▾

Gibbon: A small ape of the family Hylobatidae with long limbs, which it uses to travel through rainforests by swinging from branch to branch.

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