How to Pronounce "quibble"
word
ˈkwɪbəɫ
KWIB-uhl
kwˈɪbəl
KWIB-uhl
Definition
To argue or complain about small, unimportant details instead of focusing on the main issue.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkwɪbəɫ
British English
kwˈɪbəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KWIB-uhl
UK
KWIB-uhl
Listen in Context
Don't quibble about the price; it's already very cheap.
They quibbled over who should do the dishes.
Try not to quibble over every mistake.
I don't want to quibble about the details—let's just get started.