ribbon

/ˈrɪbən/

Syllables rib·bon

Stress RIB-bon

Phonics Breakdown

rib

/rɪb/

short i

bon

/bən/

schwa

Meaning

a narrow strip of fabric used for tying or decoration

Sound Reference

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rib=/rɪb/(rib) + bon=/bən/(button)

Example

She tied a red ribbon around the gift.