How to pronounce dipstick
Say it like DIP-stik. Dipstick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIP).
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- DIP
- stik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dipstick 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.
- stikGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dipstick
American and British speakers say dipstick in essentially the same way: /ˈdɪpˌstɪk/ in the US and /ˈdɪpˌstɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: DIP-stik.
What does dipstick mean?
- A stick or rod used to measure the depth of a liquid. Often used to check the level at which a liquid in an opaque or inaccessible tank or reservoir stands; gauge.“I haven't checked the oil level of my car's motor since I lost the dipstick three months ago.”
- To check (a person) for their understanding of something, as of a lesson, or attitude toward something.
- To measure the level of a fluid using a dipstick.
Where does dipstick come from?
From dip + stick.
Words that rhyme with dipstick
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dipstick.
Questions about saying dipstick
How do you pronounce dipstick?
Say DIP-stik. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪpˌstɪk/. In British English it is /ˈdɪpˌstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dipstick?
Dipstick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIP). Broken into parts: DIP · stik.
Do Americans and Brits say dipstick the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɪpˌstɪk/ and the British form is /ˈdɪpˌstɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.