How to pronounce pips
Say it like PIPS. Pips is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PIPS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pips pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PIPSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pips
American and British speakers say pips in essentially the same way: /pɪps/ in the US and /pɪps/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIPS.
What does pips mean?
- plural of pip How to pronounce pip
Words that rhyme with pips
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pips.
Questions about saying pips
How do you pronounce pips?
Say PIPS. The American pronunciation is /pɪps/. In British English it is /pɪps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pips?
Pips is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PIPS.
Do Americans and Brits say pips the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pɪps/ and the British form is /pɪps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.