How to Pronounce Grips

To pronounce "grips", say GRIPS — one syllable, IPA /ɡɹɪps/. 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

/ɡɹɪps/

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💡 Tip for remembering “grips”

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

What does grips mean?

verb

  1. To take hold of, particularly with the hand.

    “After a few slips, the tires gripped the pavement.”

  2. To help or assist, particularly in an emotional sense.

    “He grips me.”

noun

  1. A hold or way of holding, particularly with the hand.

    “It's good to have a firm grip when shaking hands.”

  2. A handle or other place to grip.

    “There are several good grips on the northern face of this rock.”

noun

  1. A small ditch or trench; a channel to carry off water or other liquid; a drain.

Synonyms

hang outaidhelp outlend a handclaspgrasp

Words that rhyme with grips

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

eclipserelationshipstipsquipshipslipsslipsscriptsstripstripssnipsskips

Related words

graspclutchesclenchclutchholdhandlehandgriptraction

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "grips"?▾

"Grips" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "grips"?▾

The IPA transcription of "grips" is /ɡɹɪps/.

What does "grips" mean?▾

Grips: To take hold of, particularly with the hand.

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