How to pronounce striptease
Say it like STRIP-teez. Striptease has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRIP).
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- STRIP
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Striptease pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of striptease
American and British speakers say striptease in essentially the same way: /ˈstrɪpˌtiz/ in the US and /ˈstrɪpˌtiːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: STRIP-teez.
What does striptease mean?
- The act of slowly taking off one's clothes to sexually arouse the viewer, often accompanied by music and in exchange for money.
- To perform a striptease.
Where does striptease come from?
From strip + tease.
Questions about saying striptease
How do you pronounce striptease?
Say STRIP-teez. The American pronunciation is /ˈstrɪpˌtiz/. In British English it is /ˈstrɪpˌtiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in striptease?
Striptease has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRIP). Broken into parts: STRIP · teez.
Do Americans and Brits say striptease the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstrɪpˌtiz/ and the British form is /ˈstrɪpˌtiːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.