How to Pronounce Quibble

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈkwɪbəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “quibble”

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

What does quibble mean?

noun

  1. A pun.
  2. An objection or argument based on an ambiguity of wording or similar trivial circumstance; a minor complaint.

    “He harped on his quibble about how the dark red paint should be described as carmine rather than burgundy.”

verb

  1. To complain or argue in a trivial or petty manner.

    “They are constantly quibbling over insignificant details.”

Words that rhyme with quibble

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dribblenibblescribbledibbletriblesybildibollgibblegribblehyblkibbelkibble

Related words

pettifognigglebrabblebickersquabblecavilarguediscuss

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "quibble"?▾

"Quibble" has 2 syllables: quibbl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "quibble"?▾

The IPA transcription of "quibble" is /ˈkwɪbəl/.

What does "quibble" mean?▾

Quibble: A pun.

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