How to Pronounce Vibraphone

To pronounce "vibraphone", say VIBR-aph-on-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈvɑɪ.bɹə.ˌfoːn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈvɑɪ.bɹə.ˌfoːn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “vibraphone”

"vibraphone" has 4 syllables: vibr-aph-on-e.

What does vibraphone mean?

noun

  1. A percussion instrument with a double row of tuned metal bars, each above the tubular resonator containing a motor-driven rotating vane, giving a vibrato effect.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "vibraphone"?▾

"Vibraphone" has 4 syllables: vibr · aph · on · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "vibraphone"?▾

The IPA transcription of "vibraphone" is /ˈvɑɪ.bɹə.ˌfoːn/.

What does "vibraphone" mean?▾

Vibraphone: A percussion instrument with a double row of tuned metal bars, each above the tubular resonator containing a motor-driven rotating vane, giving a vibrato effect.

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