How to Pronounce Chip

To pronounce "chip", say CHIP — one syllable, IPA /tʃɪp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/tʃɪp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “chip”

"chip" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with slip and kinship, if that helps it stick.

What does chip mean?

noun

  1. A small piece broken from a larger piece of solid material.
  2. A damaged area of a surface where a small piece has been broken off.

    “This cup has a chip in it.”

Synonyms

pottlepunnetICintegrated circuitmicrochipsilicon chipcrispFrench fries

Words that rhyme with chip

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

slipkinshipquipfellowshipgripriptripkipcompanionshipcourtshipstewardshipclip

Related words

splinteringflakescrapcrackcrispfleck

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chip"?▾

"Chip" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "chip"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chip" is /tʃɪp/.

What does "chip" mean?▾

Chip: A small piece broken from a larger piece of solid material.

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