How to pronounce nipping
Say it like NIP-ing. Nipping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIP).
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- NIP
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nipping pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nipping
American and British speakers say nipping in essentially the same way: /ˈnɪpɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈnɪpɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: NIP-ing.
What does nipping mean?
- present participle and gerund of nip How to pronounce nip
- The act or sensation of giving a nip.
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Words that rhyme with nipping
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Questions about saying nipping
How do you pronounce nipping?
Say NIP-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈnɪpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nipping?
Nipping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIP). Broken into parts: NIP · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say nipping the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɪpɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈnɪpɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.