How to pronounce sip
Say it like SIP. Sip is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SIP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sip pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sip
American and British speakers say sip in essentially the same way: /sɪp/ in the US and /sɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIP.
What does sip mean?
- a small drink
- drink in sips“She was sipping her tea”
Where does sip come from?
Inherited from Middle English sippen, of uncertain origin.
Words that rhyme with sip
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sip.
Questions about saying sip
How do you pronounce sip?
Say SIP. The American pronunciation is /sɪp/. In British English it is /sɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sip?
Sip is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SIP.
Do Americans and Brits say sip the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪp/ and the British form is /sɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.