How to pronounce lip
Say it like LIP. Lip is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LIP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lip pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lip
American and British speakers say lip in essentially the same way: /lɪp/ in the US and /lɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIP.
What does lip mean?
- either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
- (botany) either of the two parts of a bilabiate corolla or calyx
- an impudent or insolent rejoinder“don't give me any of your sass”
Where does lip come from?
Latin labium (“lip”).
Words that rhyme with lip
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lip.
Questions about saying lip
How do you pronounce lip?
Say LIP. The American pronunciation is /lɪp/. In British English it is /lɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lip?
Lip is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LIP.
Do Americans and Brits say lip the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lɪp/ and the British form is /lɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.