How to pronounce yipee
Say it like yip-EE. Yipee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EE).
- yip
- EE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yipee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- yipGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of yipee
American and British speakers say yipee in essentially the same way: /ˌjɪˈpi/ in the US and /ˌjɪˈpiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: yip-EE.
What does yipee mean?
- Alternative form of yippee.
Words that rhyme with yipee
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of yipee.
Questions about saying yipee
How do you pronounce yipee?
Say yip-EE. The American pronunciation is /ˌjɪˈpi/. In British English it is /ˌjɪˈpiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yipee?
Yipee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EE). Broken into parts: yip · EE.
Do Americans and Brits say yipee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌjɪˈpi/ and the British form is /ˌjɪˈpiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.