How to pronounce lipa
Say it like LEE-puh. Lipa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE).
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- LEE
- puh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lipa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lipa
American and British speakers say lipa in essentially the same way: /ˈlipə/ in the US and /ˈliːpə/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEE-puh.
What does lipa mean?
- A former subdivision of currency, equal to one hundredth of a Croatian kuna.
Where does lipa come from?
Borrowed from Serbo-Croatian lipa (“linden/lime tree”), named for its design of linden flowers and leaves.
Questions about saying lipa
How do you pronounce lipa?
Say LEE-puh. The American pronunciation is /ˈlipə/. In British English it is /ˈliːpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lipa?
Lipa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE). Broken into parts: LEE · puh.
Do Americans and Brits say lipa the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlipə/ and the British form is /ˈliːpə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.