How to pronounce sipes
Say it like SYPS. Sipes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SYPS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sipes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYPSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of sipes
American and British speakers say sipes in essentially the same way: /saɪps/ in the US and /saɪps/ in the UK.
British respelling: SYPS.
What does sipes mean?
- plural of sipe How to pronounce sipe
Questions about saying sipes
How do you pronounce sipes?
Say SYPS. The American pronunciation is /saɪps/. In British English it is /saɪps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sipes?
Sipes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SYPS.
Do Americans and Brits say sipes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /saɪps/ and the British form is /saɪps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.