How to pronounce zippy
Say it like ZIP-ee. Zippy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZIP).
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- ZIP
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zippy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZIPSay 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 zippy
American and British speakers say zippy in essentially the same way: /ˈzɪpi/ in the US and /ˈzɪpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZIP-ee.
What does zippy mean?
- Energetic and lively.
- Quick, speedy.
Where does zippy come from?
From zip (“to move in haste; to make (something) move quickly”) + -y (suffix forming adjectives meaning ‘having the quality of’).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with zippy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zippy.
Questions about saying zippy
How do you pronounce zippy?
Say ZIP-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɪpi/. In British English it is /ˈzɪpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zippy?
Zippy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZIP). Broken into parts: ZIP · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say zippy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzɪpi/ and the British form is /ˈzɪpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.