The spelling of the word "bribings" follows the standard rule for adding the suffix "-s" to a verb to indicate that it is a plural noun. The IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /ˈbraɪbɪŋz/, which shows that the stress falls on the first syllable and the final consonant is pronounced as a voiced "z" sound. "Bribings" refers to multiple instances of the act of bribing, which is the act of giving someone a bribe in exchange for a favor or advantage.