How to pronounce tippytoe
Say it like TIP-ee-toh. Tippytoe has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIP).
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US American/ˈtɪpiˌtoʊ/TIP-ee-toh
UK British/ˈtɪpiˌtəʊ/TIP-ee-toh
- TIP
- ee
- toh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tippytoe 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.
- tohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of tippytoe
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TIP-ee-toh.
What does tippytoe mean?
noun
- Alternative form of tiptoe.
- Alternative form of tiptoe.
Questions about saying tippytoe
How do you pronounce tippytoe?
Say TIP-ee-toh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪpiˌtoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈtɪpiˌtəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tippytoe?
Tippytoe has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIP). Broken into parts: TIP · ee · toh.
Is tippytoe pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈtɪpiˌtəʊ/ (TIP-ee-toh).