How to Pronounce Ribald

To pronounce "ribald", say RIB-ald — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɪb.əld/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɹɪb.əld/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ribald”

"ribald" has 2 syllables: rib-ald. It rhymes with eyeballed, if that helps it stick.

What does ribald mean?

noun

  1. An individual who is filthy or vulgar in nature.

adjective

  1. Coarsely, vulgarly, or lewdly amusing; referring to sexual matters in a rude or irreverent way.

Words that rhyme with ribald

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

eyeballed

Related words

bawdydirtyoff-coloroffensiveribaldrousribaldishribaudroussleazy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ribald"?▾

"Ribald" has 2 syllables: rib · ald.

What is the IPA transcription of "ribald"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ribald" is /ˈɹɪb.əld/.

What does "ribald" mean?▾

Ribald: An individual who is filthy or vulgar in nature.

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