How to Pronounce Pipe

To pronounce "pipe", say PIP-e — 2 syllables, IPA /paɪp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Accent

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/paɪp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pipe”

"pipe" has 2 syllables: pip-e. It rhymes with archetype and gripe, if that helps it stick.

What does pipe mean?

noun

  1. Meanings relating to a wind instrument.
  2. Meanings relating to a hollow conduit.

verb

  1. To play (music) on a pipe instrument, such as a bagpipe or a flute.
  2. To shout loudly and at high pitch.

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with pipe

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

archetypegripesnipeprototypetyperipewipestereotypehypestripeswipeslype

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pipe"?▾

"Pipe" has 2 syllables: pip · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "pipe"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pipe" is /paɪp/.

What does "pipe" mean?▾

Pipe: Meanings relating to a wind instrument.

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