How to pronounce teepee
Say it like TEE-pee. Teepee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE).
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- TEE
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Teepee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of teepee
American and British speakers say teepee in essentially the same way: /ˈtipi/ in the US and /ˈtiːpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEE-pee.
What does teepee mean?
- A cone-shaped tent traditionally used by many native peoples of the Great Plains of North America.
- A conical formation of small flammable sticks leaning on each other, in roughly the shape of an Indian teepee, built over smaller tinder such as cotton or leaves.
- Alternative form of TP (“to cover with toilet paper”).
- Alternative form of TP (“toilet paper”).
Where does teepee come from?
From the Lakota word thípi (/ˈtʰipi/), which consists of two elements: the verb thí (“to dwell”), and pi, a pluralising enclitic (a suffix-like ending that marks the subject of the verb as plural), which means they dwell.
Words that rhyme with teepee
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of teepee.
Questions about saying teepee
How do you pronounce teepee?
Say TEE-pee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtipi/. In British English it is /ˈtiːpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in teepee?
Teepee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE). Broken into parts: TEE · pee.
Do Americans and Brits say teepee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtipi/ and the British form is /ˈtiːpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.