How to pronounce sipe
Say it like SYPE. Sipe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SYPE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sipe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYPESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of sipe
American and British speakers say sipe in essentially the same way: /saɪp/ in the US and /saɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: SYPE.
What does sipe mean?
- Slit in a tire to drain away surface water and improve traction.
- To cut grooves in tires.
- To drain, to filter through peat or reeds; to seep.
Where does sipe come from?
: "Seo eorþe hit helt & be sumum dæle swilgþ, & for þam sype heo biþ geleht."
Words that rhyme with sipe
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sipe.
Questions about saying sipe
How do you pronounce sipe?
Say SYPE. The American pronunciation is /saɪp/. In British English it is /saɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sipe?
Sipe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SYPE.
Do Americans and Brits say sipe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /saɪp/ and the British form is /saɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.