How to pronounce fipple
Say it like FIP-ul. Fipple has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIP).
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- FIP
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fipple pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fipple
American and British speakers say fipple in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪpəl/ in the US and /ˈfɪpəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIP-ul.
What does fipple mean?
- The mouthpiece of a ducted flute, or the plug forming the floor of the windway.
Where does fipple come from?
Perhaps related to Icelandic flipi (“the lip of a horse”).
Words that rhyme with fipple
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fipple.
Questions about saying fipple
How do you pronounce fipple?
Say FIP-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪpəl/. In British English it is /ˈfɪpəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fipple?
Fipple has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIP). Broken into parts: FIP · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say fipple the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪpəl/ and the British form is /ˈfɪpəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.