How to pronounce tiptoeing
Say it like TIP-toh-ing. Tiptoeing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIP).
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- TIP
- toh
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tiptoeing 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.
- tohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tiptoeing
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TIP-toh-ing.
What does tiptoeing mean?
- present participle and gerund of tiptoe How to pronounce tiptoe
Questions about saying tiptoeing
How do you pronounce tiptoeing?
Say TIP-toh-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪpˌtoʊɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtɪpˌtəʊɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tiptoeing?
Tiptoeing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIP). Broken into parts: TIP · toh · ing.
Is tiptoeing 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 /ˈtɪpˌtəʊɪŋ/ (TIP-toh-ing).