How to pronounce hippy
Say it like HIP-ee. Hippy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIP).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce hippy. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- HIP
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hippy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hippy
American and British speakers say hippy in essentially the same way: /ˈhɪpi/ in the US and /ˈhɪpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: HIP-ee.
What does hippy mean?
- Alternative spelling of hippie.
- Having large or prominent hips.
Words that rhyme with hippy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hippy.
Words that sound like hippy
Questions about saying hippy
How do you pronounce hippy?
Say HIP-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪpi/. In British English it is /ˈhɪpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hippy?
Hippy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIP). Broken into parts: HIP · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say hippy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɪpi/ and the British form is /ˈhɪpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as hippy?
Hippy sounds the same as hippie in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.