How to pronounce tippy
Say it like TIP-ee. Tippy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIP).
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- TIP
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tippy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tippy
American and British speakers say tippy in essentially the same way: /ˈtɪpi/ in the US and /ˈtɪpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: TIP-ee.
What does tippy mean?
- Clever, neat, smart.
- Of tea, having a large amount of tips, or leaf buds.
- Tending to tip or tilt over; unstable.
Where does tippy come from?
1790, tip (“apex”) + -y (diminutive).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with tippy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tippy.
Questions about saying tippy
How do you pronounce tippy?
Say TIP-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪpi/. In British English it is /ˈtɪpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tippy?
Tippy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIP). Broken into parts: TIP · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say tippy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɪpi/ and the British form is /ˈtɪpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.