How to pronounce chip
Say it like CHIP. Chip is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- CHIP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chip pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of chip
American and British speakers say chip in essentially the same way: /tʃɪp/ in the US and /tʃɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHIP.
What does chip mean?
- A small piece broken from a larger piece of solid material.“The floor of the sculptor's studio was strewn with chips of marble.”
- A damaged area of a surface where a small piece has been broken off.“This cup has a chip in it.”
- A token used in place of cash.
- To chop or cut into small pieces.“The workers chipped the dead branches into mulch.”
- To break small pieces from.“Be careful not to chip the paint.”
- To become chipped.“This varnish chips easily.”
- To leave.
Where does chip come from?
Verb from Middle English chippen, from Old English *ċippian (“to cut; hew”) – attested in Old English forċippian (“to cut off”) – see above.
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Words that rhyme with chip
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chip.
Questions about saying chip
How do you pronounce chip?
Say CHIP. The American pronunciation is /tʃɪp/. In British English it is /tʃɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chip?
Chip is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: CHIP.
Do Americans and Brits say chip the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tʃɪp/ and the British form is /tʃɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.