How to Pronounce Kibble

To pronounce "kibble", say KIBBL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɪbəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈkɪbəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “kibble”

"kibble" has 2 syllables: kibbl-e. It rhymes with dribble and nibble, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: kibbel, kibell — easy to mix up when writing.

What does kibble mean?

noun

  1. Something that has been kibbled, especially grain for use as animal feed.

verb

  1. To grind coarsely.

    “kibbled oats”

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Words that rhyme with kibble

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dribblenibblequibblescribbledibbletriblesybildibollgibblegribblehyblkibbel

Related words

chobblebibblecrunchgristbitecrinchchumblekittlescrattle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "kibble"?▾

"Kibble" has 2 syllables: kibbl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "kibble"?▾

The IPA transcription of "kibble" is /ˈkɪbəl/.

What does "kibble" mean?▾

Kibble: Something that has been kibbled, especially grain for use as animal feed.

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