How to Pronounce "bribes"
word
/ˈbɹaɪbz/
BRYBZ
/bɹˈaɪbz/
BRYBZ
Definition
Money or gifts given to someone, usually in a position of power, to persuade them to do something dishonest or illegal for you.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbɹaɪbz/
British English
/bɹˈaɪbz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRYBZ
UK
BRYBZ
Listen in Context
The police arrested him for taking bribes.
She refused all bribes from the company.
Government officials should not accept bribes.
Rumors about bribes quickly spread through the whole department.