How to Pronounce Nipped

To pronounce "nipped", say NIPP-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

NIPP-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “nipped”

"nipped" has 2 syllables: nipp-ed. It rhymes with quipped and crypt, if that helps it stick.

What does nipped mean?

verb

  1. To catch and enclose or compress tightly between two surfaces, or points which are brought together or closed; to pinch; to close in upon.
  2. To remove by pinching, biting, or cutting with two meeting edges of anything; to clip.

verb

  1. To make a quick, short journey or errand, usually a round trip.

    “Why don’t you nip down to the grocer’s for some milk?”

Words that rhyme with nipped

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quippedcryptrippedtranscriptscriptmanuscriptclippedstrippednondescriptequippedgrippedconscript

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nipped"?▾

"Nipped" has 2 syllables: nipp · ed.

What does "nipped" mean?▾

Nipped: To catch and enclose or compress tightly between two surfaces, or points which are brought together or closed; to pinch; to close in upon.

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