How to Pronounce Tribes

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/tɹaɪbz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tribes”

"tribes" has 2 syllables: trib-es. It rhymes with describes and inscribes, if that helps it stick.

What does tribes mean?

noun

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

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Words that rhyme with tribes

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describesinscribesdiatribesgibesascribesvibesbribesprescribessubscribestranscribesproscribesjibes

Related words

folkclankinkindredbandsbreedsburaku

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tribes"?▾

"Tribes" has 2 syllables: trib · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "tribes"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tribes" is /tɹaɪbz/.

What does "tribes" mean?▾

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

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