How to pronounce nipple
Say it like NIP-ul. Nipple has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIP).
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- NIP
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nipple 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nipple
American and British speakers say nipple in essentially the same way: /ˈnɪpəl/ in the US and /ˈnɪpəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: NIP-ul.
What does nipple mean?
- The projection of a mammary gland from which, on female therian mammals, milk is secreted.
- The nipple (noun sense 1) and the areola together.
- A mechanical device through which liquids or gases can be passed in a regulated manner.
- To fit (a baby's bottle, etc.) with a nipple.
- To give one's nipple to (a baby) to allow breastfeeding.
Where does nipple come from?
From earlier neple, nypil, neble, believed to be a diminutive of nib, neb (“tip, point”), equivalent to nib + -le.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with nipple
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Questions about saying nipple
How do you pronounce nipple?
Say NIP-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪpəl/. In British English it is /ˈnɪpəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nipple?
Nipple has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIP). Broken into parts: NIP · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say nipple the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɪpəl/ and the British form is /ˈnɪpəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.