How to Pronounce Ibis

To pronounce "ibis", say IB-is — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈaɪ.bɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈaɪ.bɪs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “ibis”

"ibis" has 2 syllables: ib-is. It rhymes with gibus and ibices, if that helps it stick.

What does ibis mean?

noun

  1. Any of various long-legged wading birds in the family Threskiornithidae, having long downcurved bills used to probe the mud for prey such as crustaceans.

Words that rhyme with ibis

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gibusibices

Related words

raisgdiibiiibspoonbillthreskiornithidibisbill

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ibis"?▾

"Ibis" has 2 syllables: ib · is.

What is the IPA transcription of "ibis"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ibis" is /ˈaɪ.bɪs/.

What does "ibis" mean?▾

Ibis: Any of various long-legged wading birds in the family Threskiornithidae, having long downcurved bills used to probe the mud for prey such as crustaceans.

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