How to pronounce PIBE.

The pronunciation of “PIBE” (an acronym for "play it by ear") can vary, but a commonly accepted pronunciation is:

• PIBE: Pronounce it as “pie-b”. It rhymes with “vibe” or “sigh” but ends with a soft "b" sound rather than a full "b" sound.

Phonetically, it can be written as /paɪb/, where:

• /paɪ/ sounds like “pie.”
• /b/ is a soft, almost silent ending, so it's a bit more fluid than a hard "b."

So, you would say “PIBE” in a way that smoothly blends the “pie” with a soft “b” sound.