How to pronounce hiplet
Say it like HIP-lut. Hiplet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIP).
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- HIP
- lut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hiplet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hiplet
American and British speakers say hiplet in essentially the same way: /ˈhɪplət/ in the US and /ˈhɪplət/ in the UK.
British respelling: HIP-lut.
What does hiplet mean?
- A type of pantyhose with a waistband above the hip.
- A band worn around the hips.
- A small hip (external angle formed by intersection of sloping roof planes).
- A dance style combining ballet and hip hop.
Where does hiplet come from?
From hip or -let. The slang sense was coined by TikToker Damion Stalino (@damionstalino) in a TikTok posted on 21 June 2026.
Words that rhyme with hiplet
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hiplet.
Questions about saying hiplet
How do you pronounce hiplet?
Say HIP-lut. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪplət/. In British English it is /ˈhɪplət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hiplet?
Hiplet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIP). Broken into parts: HIP · lut.
Do Americans and Brits say hiplet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɪplət/ and the British form is /ˈhɪplət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.