How to Pronounce Fillip

To pronounce "fillip", say FILL-ip — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfɪlɪp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

fillip

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈfɪlɪp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fillip”

"fillip" has 2 syllables: fill-ip. It rhymes with philip and phillip, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: philip, phillippe — easy to mix up when writing.

What does fillip mean?

noun

  1. The action of holding the tip of a finger against the thumb and then releasing it with a snap; a flick.
  2. A smart strike or tap made using this action, or (by extension) by other means.

verb

  1. To strike, project, or propel with a fillip (that is, a finger released quickly after being pressed against the thumb); to flick.
  2. (by extension) To project quickly; to snap.

Words that rhyme with fillip

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

philipphillipfilipdilipbillup

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fillip"?▾

"Fillip" has 2 syllables: fill · ip.

What is the IPA transcription of "fillip"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fillip" is /ˈfɪlɪp/.

What does "fillip" mean?▾

Fillip: The action of holding the tip of a finger against the thumb and then releasing it with a snap; a flick.

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