How to pronounce hiply
Say it like HIP-lee. Hiply has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIP).
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- HIP
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hiply 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hiply
American and British speakers say hiply in essentially the same way: /ˈhɪpli/ in the US and /ˈhɪpli/ in the UK.
British respelling: HIP-lee.
What does hiply mean?
- In a hip way.
Where does hiply come from?
From hip + -ly.
Questions about saying hiply
How do you pronounce hiply?
Say HIP-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪpli/. In British English it is /ˈhɪpli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hiply?
Hiply has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIP). Broken into parts: HIP · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say hiply the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɪpli/ and the British form is /ˈhɪpli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.