How to Pronounce Pipes

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/paɪps/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pipes”

"pipes" has 2 syllables: pip-es. It rhymes with gripes and archetypes, if that helps it stick.

What does pipes 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.

noun

  1. A single pipe organ.
  2. One's vocal capacity.

Synonyms

panbarvertical barvertical linevirgule

Words that rhyme with pipes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gripesarchetypesstereotypestypescripesstripesbagpipesswipeshypespinstripesgenotypesphenotypes

Related words

bagpipebagpipeslinestubeschannelscontrolmanagingmains

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pipes"?▾

"Pipes" has 2 syllables: pip · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "pipes"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pipes" is /paɪps/.

What does "pipes" mean?▾

Pipes: Meanings relating to a wind instrument.

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