How to Pronounce Pleb

To pronounce "pleb", say PLEB — one syllable, IPA /plɛb/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/plɛb/

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What does pleb mean?

noun

  1. A commoner, a member of the lower class of a society.
  2. A common person, an unsophisticated or cultureless person.

adjective

  1. Of or concerning the lower class of a society.
  2. Undistinguished, commonplace, unsophisticated, vulgar, coarse.

Synonyms

plebeplebeianprole

Antonyms

poshotoff

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Related words

plebeiancommonerprolesnobroturierlowlingproletariatecitizen

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pleb"?▾

"Pleb" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "pleb"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pleb" is /plɛb/.

What does "pleb" mean?▾

Pleb: A commoner, a member of the lower class of a society.

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