How to pronounce nipa
Say it like NEE-puh. Nipa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE).
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- NEE
- puh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nipa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEESay 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 nipa
American and British speakers say nipa in essentially the same way: /ˈnipə/ in the US and /ˈniːpə/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEE-puh.
What does nipa mean?
- A palm tree of the species Nypa fruticans.
- A liquor made from the sap of nipa palms.
- The leaves of the nipa palm, when used as a material for thatching, basketry or other uses.
- Distichlis palmeri, a saltgrass native to the Sonoran Desert of Mexico and the United States, Palmer's grass.
Where does nipa come from?
Borrowed from Malay nipah.
Questions about saying nipa
How do you pronounce nipa?
Say NEE-puh. The American pronunciation is /ˈnipə/. In British English it is /ˈniːpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nipa?
Nipa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE). Broken into parts: NEE · puh.
Do Americans and Brits say nipa the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnipə/ and the British form is /ˈniːpə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.