How to pronounce tripe
Say it like TRYPE. Tripe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TRYPE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tripe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRYPESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of tripe
American and British speakers say tripe in essentially the same way: /traɪp/ in the US and /traɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRYPE.
What does tripe mean?
- The lining of the large stomach of ruminating animals, when prepared for food.
- The entrails; (by extension, humorous or derogatory) the belly.
- An edible lichen, especially rock tripe.
Where does tripe come from?
From Middle English tripe, from Old French tripe (“entrails”), of uncertain origin; possibly borrowed from Spanish tripa.
Words that rhyme with tripe
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tripe.
Questions about saying tripe
How do you pronounce tripe?
Say TRYPE. The American pronunciation is /traɪp/. In British English it is /traɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tripe?
Tripe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TRYPE.
Do Americans and Brits say tripe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /traɪp/ and the British form is /traɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.