How to Pronounce Piping

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈpaɪpɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “piping”

"piping" has 2 syllables: pip-ing. It rhymes with stereotyping and wiping, if that helps it stick.

What does piping mean?

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. The process of an animal just beginning to break out of its egg; precedes hatching.
  2. The sound of musical pipes.

adjective

  1. High-pitched.

    “His piping voice could be heard above the hubbub.”

Words that rhyme with piping

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

stereotypingwipinggripingsnipingtypingstripingswipinghypingsubtyping

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "piping"?▾

"Piping" has 2 syllables: pip · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "piping"?▾

The IPA transcription of "piping" is /ˈpaɪpɪŋ/.

What does "piping" mean?▾

Piping: To play (music) on a pipe instrument, such as a bagpipe or a flute.

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