How to Pronounce Plebs

To pronounce "plebs", say PLEBS — one syllable, IPA /plɛbz/. 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

/plɛbz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “plebs”

"plebs" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with celebs and webs, if that helps it stick.

What does plebs mean?

noun

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

noun

  1. The plebeian class of Ancient Rome.
  2. The common people, especially the mob.

Synonyms

plebeplebeianproleplebeiate

Antonyms

poshotoff

Words that rhyme with plebs

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

celebswebsdebscobwebsblebswebbskrebbscallebsebbskrebstebbs

Related words

plebeianplebeplebianplebeanplebeianceplebeianizationplebificationplebeianisation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "plebs"?▾

"Plebs" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "plebs"?▾

The IPA transcription of "plebs" is /plɛbz/.

What does "plebs" mean?▾

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

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