How to pronounce dippy
Say it like DIP-ee. Dippy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIP).
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- DIP
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dippy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dippy
American and British speakers say dippy in essentially the same way: /ˈdɪpi/ in the US and /ˈdɪpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: DIP-ee.
What does dippy mean?
- Lacking common sense.
- Having romantic feelings for; excited or enthusiastic about.
- Of an egg: cooked so that the yolk remains runny and can be used for dipping.
Where does dippy come from?
From dip + -y.
Words that rhyme with dippy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dippy.
Questions about saying dippy
How do you pronounce dippy?
Say DIP-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪpi/. In British English it is /ˈdɪpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dippy?
Dippy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIP). Broken into parts: DIP · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say dippy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɪpi/ and the British form is /ˈdɪpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.