How to pronounce kip
Say it like KIP. Kip is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KIP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kip pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of kip
American and British speakers say kip in essentially the same way: /kɪp/ in the US and /kɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: KIP.
What does kip mean?
- The untanned hide of a young or small beast, such as a calf, lamb, or young goat.
- A bundle or set of such hides.
- The leather made from such hide.
- A place to sleep; a rooming house; a bed.
- Sleep, snooze, nap, forty winks, doze.“I’m just going for my afternoon kip.”
- A very untidy house or room.
- To sleep; often with the connotation of a temporary or charitable situation, or one borne out of necessity.“Don’t worry, I’ll kip on the sofabed.”
Where does kip come from?
1325–75, Middle English kipp, from Middle Dutch kip, from Middle Low German kip (“pack, bundle of hides”).
Words that rhyme with kip
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kip.
Questions about saying kip
How do you pronounce kip?
Say KIP. The American pronunciation is /kɪp/. In British English it is /kɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kip?
Kip is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KIP.
Do Americans and Brits say kip the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kɪp/ and the British form is /kɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.