How to Pronounce Ribbing

To pronounce "ribbing", say RIBB-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɪbɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɹɪbɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ribbing”

"ribbing" has 2 syllables: ribb-ing. It rhymes with cribbing and hibbing, if that helps it stick.

What does ribbing 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.”

noun

  1. The action of the verb to rib.
  2. A rib, or the collective ribs, on an object.

Words that rhyme with ribbing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cribbinghibbinglibbing

Related words

riblikecostateroughunsmoothraggingrazzingrib-ticklerribaudry

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ribbing"?▾

"Ribbing" has 2 syllables: ribb · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "ribbing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ribbing" is /ˈɹɪbɪŋ/.

What does "ribbing" mean?▾

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

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