To pronounce "gibbous", say GIBB-ous — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡɪbəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈɡɪbəs/
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"gibbous" has 2 syllables: gibb-ous. It rhymes with ribhus and gibbus, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: gibbus — easy to mix up when writing.
adjective
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Gibbous" has 2 syllables: gibb · ous.
The IPA transcription of "gibbous" is /ˈɡɪbəs/.
Gibbous: Characterized by convexity; protuberant.
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