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PIBE and acronym for Play It By Ear

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.

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