How to Pronounce Ripped

To pronounce "ripped", say RIPP-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /ɹɪpt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ɹɪpt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ripped”

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

What does ripped mean?

verb

  1. To divide or separate the parts of (especially something flimsy such as paper or fabric), by cutting or tearing; to tear off or out by violence.

    “to rip a garment; to rip up a floor”

  2. To tear apart; to rapidly become two parts.

    “My shirt ripped when it was caught on a bramble.”

adjective

  1. Torn, either partly or into separate pieces.
  2. Pulled away from forcefully.

Synonyms

tearchiseledcutshreddedtorn

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Words that rhyme with ripped

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

quippedcrypttranscriptscriptmanuscriptclippedstrippednondescriptequippedgrippedconscriptwhipped

Related words

blasteddamagedrenttornrivenbrokenexplodeduprooted

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ripped"?▾

"Ripped" has 2 syllables: ripp · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "ripped"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ripped" is /ɹɪpt/.

What does "ripped" mean?▾

Ripped: To divide or separate the parts of (especially something flimsy such as paper or fabric), by cutting or tearing; to tear off or out by violence.

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