How to Pronounce Tribe

To pronounce "tribe", say TRIB-e — 2 syllables, IPA /tɹaɪb/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/tɹaɪb/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tribe”

"tribe" has 2 syllables: trib-e. It rhymes with vibe and imbibe, if that helps it stick.

What does tribe mean?

noun

  1. A socially, ethnically, or politically cohesive group of people.
  2. A society larger than a band but smaller than a state.

verb

  1. To distribute into tribes or classes; to categorize.

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Words that rhyme with tribe

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

vibeimbibeascribediatribejibedescribescribeinscribetranscribeproscribecircumscribeprescribe

Related words

folkclankinkindredtribalethnicethnicity

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tribe"?▾

"Tribe" has 2 syllables: trib · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "tribe"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tribe" is /tɹaɪb/.

What does "tribe" mean?▾

Tribe: A socially, ethnically, or politically cohesive group of people.

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