How to Pronounce Heebie-jeebies

To pronounce "heebie-jeebies", say HEEB-iej-eeb-ies — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈhiː.biːˌdʒiː.biːz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

14

Letters

/ˈhiː.biːˌdʒiː.biːz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “heebie-jeebies”

"heebie-jeebies" has 4 syllables: heeb-iej-eeb-ies.

What does heebie-jeebies mean?

noun

  1. A general feeling of anxiety, fear, uneasiness, or nausea.

    “I don't mind worms, but spiders give me the heebie-jeebies.”

Synonyms

collywobblescreepswillies

Related words

williescreepsfeetbumpschillschipsslugschecks

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "heebie-jeebies"?▾

"Heebie-jeebies" has 4 syllables: heeb · iej · eeb · ies.

What is the IPA transcription of "heebie-jeebies"?▾

The IPA transcription of "heebie-jeebies" is /ˈhiː.biːˌdʒiː.biːz/.

What does "heebie-jeebies" mean?▾

Heebie-jeebies: A general feeling of anxiety, fear, uneasiness, or nausea.

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