How to pronounce nippy
Say it like NIP-ee. Nippy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIP).
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- NIP
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nippy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of nippy
American and British speakers say nippy in essentially the same way: /ˈnɪpi/ in the US and /ˈnɪpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: NIP-ee.
What does nippy mean?
- Fast; speedy.
- Rather cold.“Gosh, it's a bit nippy today: I'd better wear my gloves.”
- Inclined to nip; bitey.
Where does nippy come from?
From nip + -y.
Words that rhyme with nippy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nippy.
Questions about saying nippy
How do you pronounce nippy?
Say NIP-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪpi/. In British English it is /ˈnɪpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nippy?
Nippy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIP). Broken into parts: NIP · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say nippy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɪpi/ and the British form is /ˈnɪpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.