How to Pronounce Lip

To pronounce "lip", say LIP — one syllable, IPA /lɪp/. 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

/lɪp/

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💡 Tip for remembering “lip”

"lip" 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: lipp, lippe — easy to mix up when writing.

What does lip mean?

noun

  1. Either of the two fleshy protrusions around the opening of the mouth.
  2. A part of the body that resembles a lip, such as the edge of a wound or the labia.

verb

  1. To touch or grasp with the lips; to kiss; to lap the lips against (something).
  2. (of something inanimate) To touch lightly.

Synonyms

backchatcheek (informal)impudencerudenessedgerimspoutlabium

Words that rhyme with lip

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

slipkinshipquipfellowshipgripriptripkipcompanionshipcourtshipstewardshipclip

Related words

mouthrimbrimsassbacktalksassinglabialchin

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lip"?▾

"Lip" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "lip"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lip" is /lɪp/.

What does "lip" mean?▾

Lip: Either of the two fleshy protrusions around the opening of the mouth.

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