How to pronounce slipcase
Say it like SLIP-kays. Slipcase has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLIP).
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- SLIP
- kays
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slipcase pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kaysKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of slipcase
American and British speakers say slipcase in essentially the same way: /ˈslɪpkeɪs/ in the US and /ˈslɪpkeɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLIP-kays.
What does slipcase mean?
- A box, open on one end, for keeping a set of books together.
Where does slipcase come from?
From slip + case.
Questions about saying slipcase
How do you pronounce slipcase?
Say SLIP-kays. The American pronunciation is /ˈslɪpkeɪs/. In British English it is /ˈslɪpkeɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slipcase?
Slipcase has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLIP). Broken into parts: SLIP · kays.
Do Americans and Brits say slipcase the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈslɪpkeɪs/ and the British form is /ˈslɪpkeɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.