How to pronounce stipes
Say it like STYPS. Stipes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STYPS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stipes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STYPSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of stipes
American and British speakers say stipes in essentially the same way: /staɪps/ in the US and /staɪps/ in the UK.
British respelling: STYPS.
What does stipes mean?
- The vertical beam of a cross used for crucifixion.
- The basal segment of the maxilla of an insect or a crustacean.
- A stipe; a stalk or stem.
Where does stipes come from?
Borrowed from Latin stīpes.
Questions about saying stipes
How do you pronounce stipes?
Say STYPS. The American pronunciation is /staɪps/. In British English it is /staɪps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stipes?
Stipes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STYPS.
Do Americans and Brits say stipes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /staɪps/ and the British form is /staɪps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.