How to Pronounce Ribbon

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɹɪbən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ribbon”

"ribbon" has 2 syllables: ribb-on. It rhymes with mckibbon and ibn, if that helps it stick.

What does ribbon mean?

noun

  1. A long, narrow strip of timber bent and bolted longitudinally to the ribs of a vessel, to hold them in position and give rigidity to the framework.

noun

  1. A ribbon.

noun

  1. A long, narrow strip of material used for decoration of clothing or the hair or gift wrapping.
  2. An awareness ribbon.

Words that rhyme with ribbon

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

mckibbonibnfitzgibbongibbongribbengribbingribbonhibben

Related words

threaddecorationmedallionmedalpalmwebbingshieldcordon

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ribbon"?▾

"Ribbon" has 2 syllables: ribb · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "ribbon"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ribbon" is /ˈɹɪbən/.

What does "ribbon" mean?▾

Ribbon: A long, narrow strip of timber bent and bolted longitudinally to the ribs of a vessel, to hold them in position and give rigidity to the framework.

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