How to Pronounce Clipped

To pronounce "clipped", say CLIPP-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /klɪpt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/klɪpt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “clipped”

"clipped" has 2 syllables: clipp-ed. It rhymes with quipped and crypt, if that helps it stick.

What does clipped mean?

verb

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

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

verb

  1. To cut, especially with scissors or shears as opposed to a knife etc.

    “Please clip that coupon out of the newspaper.”

  2. To curtail; to cut short.

adjective

  1. Having an end cut off; trimmed or cut back.
  2. (of speech) With each word pronounced separately and distinctly.

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Words that rhyme with clipped

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

quippedcryptrippedtranscriptscriptmanuscriptstrippednondescriptequippedgrippedconscriptwhipped

Related words

cuttrimmedcroppedshortdockedchoppedslashedsliced

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "clipped"?▾

"Clipped" has 2 syllables: clipp · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "clipped"?▾

The IPA transcription of "clipped" is /klɪpt/.

What does "clipped" mean?▾

Clipped: To grip tightly.

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