How to pronounce lipide
Say it like lih-PEED. Lipide has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEED).
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- lih
- PEED
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lipide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PEEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lipide
American and British speakers say lipide in essentially the same way: /lɪˈpid/ in the US and /lɪˈpiːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: lih-PEED.
What does lipide mean?
- an oily organic compound insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents; essential structural component of living cells (along with proteins and carbohydrates)
Words that rhyme with lipide
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lipide.
Questions about saying lipide
How do you pronounce lipide?
Say lih-PEED. The American pronunciation is /lɪˈpid/. In British English it is /lɪˈpiːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lipide?
Lipide has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEED). Broken into parts: lih · PEED.
Do Americans and Brits say lipide the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lɪˈpid/ and the British form is /lɪˈpiːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.