How to Pronounce Chippy

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

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Syllable

6

Letters

/ˈtʃɪpi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “chippy”

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

What does chippy mean?

noun

  1. A fish-and-chip shop.
  2. A carpenter.

verb

  1. To take drugs (especially heroin) on an occasional basis, rather than as an addict.

adjective

  1. Ill-tempered, disagreeable.
  2. Involving violence or unfair play.

Synonyms

chipper

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Words that rhyme with chippy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

nippyhippiezippydippyrippywhippylippytippeechippiehippytippycippi

Related words

chipschappiechippiechappychirperchipheadbrickiechibby

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chippy"?▾

"Chippy" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "chippy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chippy" is /ˈtʃɪpi/.

What does "chippy" mean?▾

Chippy: A fish-and-chip shop.

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