How to pronounce bribe
bribe
/braɪb/
1 syllable
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Bribe, sound by sound
| /b/as in bed | A voiced “b”. Do not turn it into “p” at the end of a word. |
| /r/as in red | The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill. |
| /aɪ/as in time | Glide from “ah” to a short “i”. One syllable. |
| /b/as in bed | A voiced “b”. Do not turn it into “p” at the end of a word. |
In a sentence
He denied that he had accepted the bribe.
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce bribe?
Bribe is pronounced /braɪb/ in American English.
How many syllables are in bribe?
Bribe has 1 syllable.