How to pronounce lipid
Say it like LY-pud. Lipid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY).
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- LY
- pud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lipid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- pudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lipid
American and British speakers say lipid in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪpəd/ in the US and /ˈlaɪpəd/ in the UK.
British respelling: LY-pud.
What does lipid mean?
- Any of a group of organic compounds including the fats, oils, waxes, sterols, and triglycerides. Lipids are characterized by being insoluble in water.
Questions about saying lipid
How do you pronounce lipid?
Say LY-pud. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪpəd/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪpəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lipid?
Lipid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · pud.
Do Americans and Brits say lipid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaɪpəd/ and the British form is /ˈlaɪpəd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.