How to pronounce tipsy
Say it like TIP-see. Tipsy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIP).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce tipsy. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- TIP
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tipsy 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.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tipsy
American and British speakers say tipsy in essentially the same way: /ˈtɪpsi/ in the US and /ˈtɪpsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: TIP-see.
What does tipsy mean?
- Slightly drunk, fuddled, staggering, foolish as a result of drinking alcoholic beverages.
- Unsteady, askew.
- Containing alcohol.“tipsy apple pie”
Where does tipsy come from?
From tips + -y. Compare artsy, folksy, and sudsy.
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Questions about saying tipsy
How do you pronounce tipsy?
Say TIP-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪpsi/. In British English it is /ˈtɪpsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tipsy?
Tipsy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIP). Broken into parts: TIP · see.
Do Americans and Brits say tipsy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɪpsi/ and the British form is /ˈtɪpsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.