How to Pronounce Dipping

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈdɪpɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dipping”

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

What does dipping mean?

verb

  1. To lower into a liquid.

    “Dip your biscuit into your tea.”

  2. To immerse oneself; to become plunged in a liquid; to sink.

noun

  1. An act or process of immersing.
  2. The act of inclining downward.

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Words that rhyme with dipping

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

nippinggrippingwhippingstrippingslippingclippingflippingrippingchippingtrippingskippingdripping

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dipping"?▾

"Dipping" has 2 syllables: dipp · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "dipping"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dipping" is /ˈdɪpɪŋ/.

What does "dipping" mean?▾

Dipping: To lower into a liquid.

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