How to pronounce tooltip
Say it like TOOL-tip. Tooltip has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOOL).
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- TOOL
- tip
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tooltip pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tipKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tooltip
American and British speakers say tooltip in essentially the same way: /ˈtultɪp/ in the US and /ˈtuːltɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: TOOL-tip.
What does tooltip mean?
- An element of a graphical user interface in the form of a box of text that appears when a cursor is made to hover over an item; normally used to explain the function of the item.
- To add a tooltip to a user interface element.
- To cause a tooltip to appear by hovering over a UI element.
Where does tooltip come from?
From tool + tip, originally used with toolbars to provide a tip or hint as to what function each graphical icon represented.
Questions about saying tooltip
How do you pronounce tooltip?
Say TOOL-tip. The American pronunciation is /ˈtultɪp/. In British English it is /ˈtuːltɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tooltip?
Tooltip has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOOL). Broken into parts: TOOL · tip.
Do Americans and Brits say tooltip the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtultɪp/ and the British form is /ˈtuːltɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.