How to pronounce geep
Say it like GHEEP. Geep is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GHEEP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geep pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHEEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of geep
American and British speakers say geep in essentially the same way: /ɡip/ in the US and /ɡiːp/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHEEP.
What does geep mean?
- A sheep–goat hybrid, an animal with DNA from a goat and from a sheep, whether produced artificially or by natural intermating.
Where does geep come from?
Blend of goat + sheep.
Words that rhyme with geep
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of geep.
Questions about saying geep
How do you pronounce geep?
Say GHEEP. The American pronunciation is /ɡip/. In British English it is /ɡiːp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geep?
Geep is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GHEEP.
Do Americans and Brits say geep the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡip/ and the British form is /ɡiːp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.