How to pronounce windpipe
Say it like WIND-pype. Windpipe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIND).
- WIND
- pype
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Windpipe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WINDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- pypeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of windpipe
American and British speakers say windpipe in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪndpaɪp/ in the US and /ˈwɪndpaɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: WIND-pype.
What does windpipe mean?
- The trachea.
- Any duct for air or other gas.
- A section of road or bridleway which has a reputation for having strong crosswinds or localized wind swirls.
Where does windpipe come from?
From wind + pipe. First attested in the 1520s.
Questions about saying windpipe
How do you pronounce windpipe?
Say WIND-pype. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪndpaɪp/. In British English it is /ˈwɪndpaɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in windpipe?
Windpipe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIND). Broken into parts: WIND · pype.
Do Americans and Brits say windpipe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪndpaɪp/ and the British form is /ˈwɪndpaɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.