How to pronounce tipple
Say it like TIP-ul. Tipple has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIP).
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- TIP
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tipple 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tipple
American and British speakers say tipple in essentially the same way: /ˈtɪpəl/ in the US and /ˈtɪpəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TIP-ul.
What does tipple mean?
- An area near the entrance of mines which is used to load and unload coal.
- An apparatus for unloading railroad freight cars by tipping them; the place where this is done.
- Any alcoholic drink.
- To sell alcoholic liquor by retail.
- To drink too much alcohol.
- To drink alcohol regularly or habitually, but not to excess.
Where does tipple come from?
Unknown but possibly from a Scandinavian source (see Norwegian tipla), or from tip + -le.
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Words that rhyme with tipple
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tipple.
Questions about saying tipple
How do you pronounce tipple?
Say TIP-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪpəl/. In British English it is /ˈtɪpəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tipple?
Tipple has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIP). Broken into parts: TIP · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say tipple the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɪpəl/ and the British form is /ˈtɪpəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.