How to pronounce nipples
Say it like NIP-ulz. Nipples has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIP).
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- NIP
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nipples 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.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nipples
American and British speakers say nipples in essentially the same way: /ˈnɪpəlz/ in the US and /ˈnɪpəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: NIP-ulz.
What does nipples mean?
- plural of nipple How to pronounce nipple
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Questions about saying nipples
How do you pronounce nipples?
Say NIP-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪpəlz/. In British English it is /ˈnɪpəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nipples?
Nipples has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIP). Broken into parts: NIP · ulz.
Do Americans and Brits say nipples the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɪpəlz/ and the British form is /ˈnɪpəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.