How to Pronounce Gyp

To pronounce "gyp", say GYP — one syllable, IPA /d͡ʒɪp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

Letters

/d͡ʒɪp/

IPA

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

Sounds exactly like: gipp — easy to mix up when writing.

noun

(sometimes offensive) A member of the Romani people, or one of the sub-groups (Roma, Sinti, Romanichal, etc).

noun

(sometimes offensive) A cheat or swindle; a rip-off.
“Why do we have to buy this new edition of the textbook when there’s almost no difference between it and the previous one? What a gyp!”

verb

(sometimes offensive) To cheat or swindle someone or something inappropriately.
“The cab driver gypped me out of ten bucks by taking the longer route.”

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

How many syllables are in "gyp"?▾

"Gyp" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "gyp"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gyp" is /d͡ʒɪp/.

What does "gyp" mean?▾

Gyp: (sometimes offensive) A member of the Romani people, or one of the sub-groups (Roma, Sinti, Romanichal, etc).

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