How to Pronounce Ribbed

To pronounce "ribbed", say RIBB-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

RIBB-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “ribbed”

"ribbed" has 2 syllables: ribb-ed. It rhymes with nibbed and bibbed, if that helps it stick.

What does ribbed mean?

verb

  1. To shape, support, or provide something with a rib or ribs.
  2. To tease or make fun of someone in a good-natured way.

    “He always gets ribbed for his outrageous shirts.”

adjective

  1. Having ribs.
  2. Intercalated with slate; said of a seam of coal.

Words that rhyme with ribbed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

nibbedbibbedfibbedgibbedjibbeddibbeddribbedlibbed

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ribbed"?▾

"Ribbed" has 2 syllables: ribb · ed.

What does "ribbed" mean?▾

Ribbed: To shape, support, or provide something with a rib or ribs.

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