How to pronounce yippee
Say it like yip-EE. Yippee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EE).
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- yip
- EE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yippee 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 yippee
American and British speakers say yippee in essentially the same way: /ˌjɪˈpi/ in the US and /ˌjɪˈpiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: yip-EE.
What does yippee mean?
- Used to express excitement or joy.
Where does yippee come from?
Of imitative origin. Perhaps an extension and modification of hip (interjection).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with yippee
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of yippee.
Questions about saying yippee
How do you pronounce yippee?
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 yippee?
Yippee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EE). Broken into parts: yip · EE.
Do Americans and Brits say yippee 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.