How to Pronounce Dipstick

To pronounce "dipstick", say DIPST-ick — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdɪpstɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈdɪpstɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dipstick”

"dipstick" has 2 syllables: dipst-ick. It rhymes with thick and sick, if that helps it stick.

What does dipstick mean?

noun

  1. A stick or rod used to measure the depth of a liquid. Often used to check the level at which a liquid in an opaque or inaccessible tank or reservoir stands; gauge.

    “I haven't checked the oil level of my car's motor since I lost the dipstick three months ago.”

  2. A penis.

verb

  1. To check (a person) for their understanding of something, as of a lesson, or attitude toward something.

Words that rhyme with dipstick

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

thicksickprickslickflickstickwickdicklicknickpickblick

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dipstick"?▾

"Dipstick" has 2 syllables: dipst · ick.

What is the IPA transcription of "dipstick"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dipstick" is /ˈdɪpstɪk/.

What does "dipstick" mean?▾

Dipstick: A stick or rod used to measure the depth of a liquid. Often used to check the level at which a liquid in an opaque or inaccessible tank or reservoir stands; gauge.

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