How to pronounce pipi
Say it like PIP-ee. Pipi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIP).
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- PIP
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pipi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PIPSay 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 pipi
American and British speakers say pipi in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪpi/ in the US and /ˈpɪpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIP-ee.
What does pipi mean?
- The edible saltwater clam Paphies australis, of the family Mesodesmatidae, endemic to New Zealand.
- The edible saltwater clam Plebidonax deltoides, endemic to Australia.
- The astringent pods of Caesalpinia paipai, a Brazilian plant used in tanning.
Where does pipi come from?
Borrowed from Māori pipi (“Paphies australis”).
Words that rhyme with pipi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pipi.
Questions about saying pipi
How do you pronounce pipi?
Say PIP-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪpi/. In British English it is /ˈpɪpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pipi?
Pipi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIP). Broken into parts: PIP · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say pipi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪpi/ and the British form is /ˈpɪpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.