How to pronounce hippogriff
Say it like HIP-uh-grif. Hippogriff has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIP).
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- HIP
- uh
- grif
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hippogriff 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- grifKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hippogriff
American and British speakers say hippogriff in essentially the same way: /ˈhɪpəɡrɪf/ in the US and /ˈhɪpəɡrɪf/ in the UK.
British respelling: HIP-uh-grif.
What does hippogriff mean?
- a mythical beast, half griffin and half horse, supposedly the offspring of a griffin and a filly.
Questions about saying hippogriff
How do you pronounce hippogriff?
Say HIP-uh-grif. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪpəɡrɪf/. In British English it is /ˈhɪpəɡrɪf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hippogriff?
Hippogriff has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIP). Broken into parts: HIP · uh · grif.
Do Americans and Brits say hippogriff the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɪpəɡrɪf/ and the British form is /ˈhɪpəɡrɪf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.