How to Pronounce Hip

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

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/hɪp/

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💡 Tip for remembering “hip”

"hip" 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: hippe, hipp — easy to mix up when writing.

What does hip mean?

noun

  1. The outward-projecting parts of the pelvis and top of the femur and the overlying tissue.
  2. The inclined external angle formed by the intersection of two sloping roof planes.

verb

  1. To use one's hips to bump into someone.
  2. To throw (one's adversary) over one's hip ("cross-buttock").

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Words that rhyme with hip

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

slipkinshipquipfellowshipgripriptripkipcompanionshipcourtshipstewardshipclip

Related words

pelvishepcoxainformedarm

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hip"?▾

"Hip" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "hip"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hip" is /hɪp/.

What does "hip" mean?▾

Hip: The outward-projecting parts of the pelvis and top of the femur and the overlying tissue.

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