How to pronounce rippon
Say it like RIP-un. Rippon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIP).
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- RIP
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rippon 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rippon
American and British speakers say rippon in essentially the same way: /ˈrɪpən/ in the US and /ˈrɪpən/ in the UK.
British respelling: RIP-un.
What does rippon mean?
- Alternative form of ripon (“a spur”).
Questions about saying rippon
How do you pronounce rippon?
Say RIP-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪpən/. In British English it is /ˈrɪpən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rippon?
Rippon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIP). Broken into parts: RIP · un.
Do Americans and Brits say rippon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɪpən/ and the British form is /ˈrɪpən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.