How to pronounce gyp
Say it like JIP. Gyp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- JIP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gyp pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gyp
American and British speakers say gyp in essentially the same way: /dʒɪp/ in the US and /dʒɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: JIP.
What does gyp mean?
- Synonym of gypsy (“contra dance step”).
- The room in which such college servants work.
- A small kitchen for use by college students.
- Gypsophila.
Where does gyp come from?
Could also be derived from dupe, with the same pattern (yod coalescence) as idiot becomes eejit in Scottish English.
Words that rhyme with gyp
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gyp.
Questions about saying gyp
How do you pronounce gyp?
Say JIP. The American pronunciation is /dʒɪp/. In British English it is /dʒɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gyp?
Gyp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: JIP.
Do Americans and Brits say gyp the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒɪp/ and the British form is /dʒɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.