How to pronounce ripping
Say it like RIP-ing. Ripping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIP).
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- RIP
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ripping 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ripping
American and British speakers say ripping in essentially the same way: /ˈrɪpɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈrɪpɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RIP-ing.
What does ripping mean?
- resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree“the tree split with a great ripping sound”“heard a rending roar as the crowd surged forward”
- very good; of the highest quality“made an excellent speech”“he was a splendid teacher”
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Words that rhyme with ripping
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ripping.
Questions about saying ripping
How do you pronounce ripping?
Say RIP-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈrɪpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ripping?
Ripping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIP). Broken into parts: RIP · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say ripping the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɪpɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈrɪpɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.