How to Pronounce Clips

To pronounce "clips", say CLIPS — one syllable, IPA /klɪps/. 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

/klɪps/

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💡 Tip for remembering “clips”

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

What does clips 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.”

noun

  1. Something which has been clipped from a larger whole:
  2. An act of clipping, such as a haircut.

    “I went into the salon to get a clip.”

Words that rhyme with clips

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

eclipserelationshipstipsquipshipslipsslipsscriptsstripstripssnips

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "clips"?▾

"Clips" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "clips"?▾

The IPA transcription of "clips" is /klɪps/.

What does "clips" mean?▾

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

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