How to Pronounce Clipping

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈklɪpɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “clipping”

"clipping" has 2 syllables: clipp-ing. It rhymes with nipping and gripping, if that helps it stick.

What does clipping 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.

noun

  1. A piece of something removed by clipping.

    “a clipping of hair”

  2. An article clipped from a newspaper.

Synonyms

cuttingoffcutsnippetshort form

Words that rhyme with clipping

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

nippinggrippingwhippingstrippingslippingflippingrippingchippingtrippingskippingdrippingshipping

Related words

snipcuttingtrimmingtrimcutcroppingcleavage

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "clipping"?▾

"Clipping" has 2 syllables: clipp · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "clipping"?▾

The IPA transcription of "clipping" is /ˈklɪpɪŋ/.

What does "clipping" mean?▾

Clipping: To grip tightly.

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