How to pronounce tipoff
Say it like TIP-awf. Tipoff has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIP).
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- TIP
- awf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tipoff pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- awfGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of tipoff
American and British speakers say tipoff in essentially the same way: /ˈtɪˌpɔf/ in the US and /ˈtɪˌpɒf/ in the UK.
British respelling: TIP-of.
What does tipoff mean?
- Alternative spelling of tip-off.
Questions about saying tipoff
How do you pronounce tipoff?
Say TIP-awf. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪˌpɔf/. In British English it is /ˈtɪˌpɒf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tipoff?
Tipoff has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIP). Broken into parts: TIP · awf.
Do Americans and Brits say tipoff the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɪˌpɔf/ and the British form is /ˈtɪˌpɒf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.