How to Pronounce Hippie

To pronounce "hippie", say HIPP-ie — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhɪpi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈhɪpi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “hippie”

"hippie" has 2 syllables: hipp-ie. It rhymes with nippy and chippy, if that helps it stick.

What does hippie mean?

noun

(1950s slang) A teenager who imitated the beatniks.
(1960s slang; still widely used in reference to that era) One who chooses not to conform to prevailing social norms: especially one who subscribes to values or actions such as acceptance or self-practice of recreational drug use, liberal or radical sexual mores, advocacy of communal living, strong pacifism or anti-war sentiment, etc.

adjective

Of or pertaining to hippies.
“That dress looks very hippie.”
Not conforming to generally accepted standards.
“They used a bunch of hippie compression formats instead of the usual RAR and ZIP.”

Synonyms

flower child treehugger beatnik

Words that rhyme with hippie

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

nippy chippy zippy dippy rippy whippy lippy tippee chippie hippy tippy cippi

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hippie"?▾

"Hippie" has 2 syllables: hipp · ie.

What is the IPA transcription of "hippie"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hippie" is /ˈhɪpi/.

What does "hippie" mean?▾

Hippie: (1950s slang) A teenager who imitated the beatniks.

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