How to pronounce weepy
Say it like WEE-pee. Weepy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEE).
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- WEE
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Weepy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of weepy
American and British speakers say weepy in essentially the same way: /ˈwipi/ in the US and /ˈwiːpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: WEE-pee.
What does weepy mean?
- Inclined to weep; tearful or lachrymose.
- Of a film or book etc.: full of tragic melodrama.
- Alternative form of weepie.
Where does weepy come from?
From weep + -y.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with weepy
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Questions about saying weepy
How do you pronounce weepy?
Say WEE-pee. The American pronunciation is /ˈwipi/. In British English it is /ˈwiːpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in weepy?
Weepy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEE). Broken into parts: WEE · pee.
Do Americans and Brits say weepy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwipi/ and the British form is /ˈwiːpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.