How to pronounce kipe
Say it like KYPE. Kipe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- KYPE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kipe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYPESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of kipe
American and British speakers say kipe in essentially the same way: /kaɪp/ in the US and /kaɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: KYPE.
What does kipe mean?
- An osier basket used for catching fish.
- To steal.
- Alternative spelling of kype (“upturned lower jaw of a male salmonid”).
Where does kipe come from?
Akin to Middle Low German kīpe ("basket"; > German Low German Kiep, Kiepke (“basket”), German Kiepe (“carrying basket”)), Norwegian kaup (“wooden box; crate”).
Words that rhyme with kipe
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kipe.
Questions about saying kipe
How do you pronounce kipe?
Say KYPE. The American pronunciation is /kaɪp/. In British English it is /kaɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kipe?
Kipe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KYPE.
Do Americans and Brits say kipe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kaɪp/ and the British form is /kaɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.