How to pronounce gypsies
Say it like JIP-seez. Gypsies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIP).
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- JIP
- seez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gypsies 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.
- seezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gypsies
American and British speakers say gypsies in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɪpsiz/ in the US and /ˈdʒɪpsiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: JIP-seez.
What does gypsies mean?
- plural of gypsy
- plural of gypsie
Questions about saying gypsies
How do you pronounce gypsies?
Say JIP-seez. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɪpsiz/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɪpsiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gypsies?
Gypsies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIP). Broken into parts: JIP · seez.
Do Americans and Brits say gypsies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɪpsiz/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɪpsiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.