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How to pronounce “ribbon

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Pronunciation guide for ribbon

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of ribbon with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Her Body and Other PartiesAnd there was a story called "The Green Ribbon" in there,
Definition summary
A long, narrow strip of material used for decoration of clothing or the hair or gift wrapping.

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How to pronounce ribbon

Her Body and Other Parties

And there was a story called "The Green Ribbon" in there,

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “ribbon

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • A long, narrow strip of material used for decoration of clothing or the hair or gift wrapping.
  • An awareness ribbon.
  • An inked strip of material against which type is pressed to print letters in a typewriter or printer.
  • A narrow strip or shred.
  • (shipbuilding) Alternative form of ribband.
  • (nautical) A painted moulding on the side of a ship.
  • A watchspring.
  • A bandsaw.
  • (slang, dated, in the plural) Reins for a horse.
  • (heraldry) A bearing similar to the bend, but only one eighth as wide.
  • (spinning) A sliver.
  • (journalism) A subheadline presented above its parent headline.
  • (graphical user interface) A toolbar that incorporates tabs and menus.
  • (rhythmic gymnastics, countable) An apparatus with a handle and a long narrow strip of fabric.
  • [Verb]
  • (transitive) To decorate with ribbon.
  • (transitive) To stripe or streak.

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