How to Pronounce Flip

To pronounce "flip", say FLIP — one syllable, IPA /flɪp/. 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

/flɪp/

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💡 Tip for remembering “flip”

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

What does flip mean?

noun

  1. A maneuver which rotates an object end over end.

    “The diver did a couple of flips before landing in the pool.”

  2. A complete change of direction, decision, movement etc.

verb

  1. To throw so as to turn over.

    “You need to flip the pancake onto the other side.”

  2. To put into a quick revolving motion through a snap of the thumb and index finger.

    “If you can't decide which option to go for, flip a coin.”

Synonyms

tossturnturn over

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Words that rhyme with flip

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

slipkinshipquipfellowshipgripriptripkipcompanionshipcourtshipstewardshipclip

Related words

tossthrowflickjerkpassinterchangeflip-flopalternate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flip"?▾

"Flip" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "flip"?▾

The IPA transcription of "flip" is /flɪp/.

What does "flip" mean?▾

Flip: A maneuver which rotates an object end over end.

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