How to pronounce hipster
Say it like HIP-ster. Hipster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIP).
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- HIP
- ster
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hipster 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.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hipster
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HIP-stuh.
What does hipster mean?
- A person who is hip, being keenly interested in the latest trends or fashions.
- A person who rejects mainstream culture; an anti-conformist.
- A member of a Bohemian counterculture.
- To behave like a hipster.
- To dress or decorate in a hip fashion.
Where does hipster come from?
From hip + -ster. First attested for someone carrying something on their hip in the U.S.
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Words that rhyme with hipster
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Questions about saying hipster
How do you pronounce hipster?
Say HIP-ster. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪpstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhɪpstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hipster?
Hipster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIP). Broken into parts: HIP · ster.
Is hipster pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈhɪpstə/ (HIP-stuh).