How to Pronounce Rips

To pronounce "rips", say RIPS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “rips”

"rips" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with eclipse and relationships, if that helps it stick.

What does rips mean?

noun

  1. A tear (in paper, etc.).
  2. A type of tide or current.

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.”

noun

  1. A wicker basket for fish.

Synonyms

tear

Words that rhyme with rips

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

eclipserelationshipstipsquipshipslipsslipsscriptsstripstripssnips

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rips"?▾

"Rips" has one syllable.

What does "rips" mean?▾

Rips: A tear (in paper, etc.).

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