How to Pronounce Clip

To pronounce "clip", say CLIP — one syllable, IPA /klɪp/. 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

/klɪp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “clip

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

Sounds exactly like: klipp — easy to mix up when writing.

What does clip mean?

noun

  1. Something which clips or grasps; a device for attaching one object to another.

    Use this clip to attach the check to your tax form.

  2. An unspecified but normally understood as rapid speed or pace.

    He was walking at a fair clip and I was out of breath trying to keep up.

verb

  1. To grip tightly.
  2. To fasten with a clip.

    Please clip the photos to the pages where they will go.

Words that rhyme with clip

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "clip"?

"Clip" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "clip"?

The IPA transcription of "clip" is /klɪp/.

What does "clip" mean?

Clip: Something which clips or grasps; a device for attaching one object to another.

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