How to Pronounce Sibling

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈsɪblɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sibling”

"sibling" has 2 syllables: sibl-ing. It rhymes with nibbling and scribbling, if that helps it stick.

What does sibling mean?

noun

  1. A person who shares a parent; one's brother or sister who one shares a parent with.

    “None of my siblings are married yet.”

  2. A node in a data structure that shares its parent with another node.

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Words that rhyme with sibling

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nibblingscribblingdribblingquibblingstribling

Related words

sibbrotherbrethrenparentsisterlysisterbrobrotherly

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sibling"?▾

"Sibling" has 2 syllables: sibl · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "sibling"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sibling" is /ˈsɪblɪŋ/.

What does "sibling" mean?▾

Sibling: A person who shares a parent; one's brother or sister who one shares a parent with.

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