How to Pronounce Nipping

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

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Syllables

7

Letters

NIPP-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “nipping”

"nipping" has 2 syllables: nipp-ing. It rhymes with gripping and whipping, if that helps it stick.

What does nipping 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?”

noun

  1. The act or sensation of giving a nip.

Words that rhyme with nipping

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

grippingwhippingstrippingslippingclippingflippingrippingchippingtrippingskippingdrippingshipping

Related words

nippybitingcrisppungentbarbedsnappysarcasticparky

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How many syllables are in "nipping"?▾

"Nipping" has 2 syllables: nipp · ing.

What does "nipping" mean?▾

Nipping: 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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