How to pronounce yippie
Say it like YIP-ee. Yippie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YIP).
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- YIP
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yippie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of yippie
American and British speakers say yippie in essentially the same way: /ˈjɪpi/ in the US and /ˈjɪpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: YIP-ee.
What does yippie mean?
- A member of the Youth International Party, a group of politically active hippies.
- Alternative form of yippee.
Where does yippie come from?
From initials of "Youth International Party" + -ie (influenced by hippie).
Words that rhyme with yippie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of yippie.
Questions about saying yippie
How do you pronounce yippie?
Say YIP-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈjɪpi/. In British English it is /ˈjɪpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yippie?
Yippie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YIP). Broken into parts: YIP · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say yippie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjɪpi/ and the British form is /ˈjɪpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.