How to Pronounce "jibs"
word
ˈdʒɪb
JIB
dʒˈɪbz
JIBZ
Definition
'Jibs' is the plural of 'jib', which can mean the triangular sails at the front of a sailing boat, or the horizontal arms on cranes used to lift things.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒɪb
British English
dʒˈɪbz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JIB
UK
JIBZ
Listen in Context
The sailors adjusted the jibs before the race started.
The crane operator moved the jibs to lift the heavy materials.
Small boats often have two jibs for better speed.
During the storm, we had trouble lowering the jibs quickly enough.