How to pronounce whippo
Say it like WIP-oh. Whippo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIP).
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- WIP
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whippo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of whippo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: WIP-oh.
What does whippo mean?
- Any member of the suborder Whippomorpha, including whales and hippopotamuses.
- A hypothetical common ancestor between whales and hippopotamuses.
Where does whippo come from?
Blend of whale + hippo, reportedly coined by John Gatesy et al.
Words that rhyme with whippo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of whippo.
Questions about saying whippo
How do you pronounce whippo?
Say WIP-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪpoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈwɪpəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whippo?
Whippo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIP). Broken into parts: WIP · oh.
Is whippo 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 /ˈwɪpəʊ/ (WIP-oh).