How to pronounce ripoffs
Say it like RIP-awfs. Ripoffs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIP).
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- RIP
- awfs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ripoffs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- awfsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of ripoffs
American and British speakers say ripoffs in essentially the same way: /ˈrɪˌpɔfs/ in the US and /ˈrɪˌpɒfs/ in the UK.
British respelling: RIP-ofs.
What does ripoffs mean?
- plural of ripoff How to pronounce ripoff
Questions about saying ripoffs
How do you pronounce ripoffs?
Say RIP-awfs. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪˌpɔfs/. In British English it is /ˈrɪˌpɒfs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ripoffs?
Ripoffs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIP). Broken into parts: RIP · awfs.
Do Americans and Brits say ripoffs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɪˌpɔfs/ and the British form is /ˈrɪˌpɒfs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.