How to Pronounce Ribs

To pronounce "ribs", say RIBS — one syllable, IPA /ɹɪbz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ɹɪbz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “ribs”

"ribs" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with dibs and nibs, if that helps it stick.

What does ribs mean?

noun

  1. Any of a series of long curved bones occurring in 12 pairs in humans and other animals and extending from the spine to or toward the sternum
  2. A part or piece, similar to a rib, and serving to shape or support something

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. Hound's-tongue (Cynoglossum officinale).
  2. Costmary (Tanacetum balsamita).

Words that rhyme with ribs

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dibsnibsgibbsbibscribsdribscribbsbibbshibbskribsphibbstibbs

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ribs"?▾

"Ribs" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "ribs"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ribs" is /ɹɪbz/.

What does "ribs" mean?▾

Ribs: Any of a series of long curved bones occurring in 12 pairs in humans and other animals and extending from the spine to or toward the sternum

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