How to Pronounce Riptide

To pronounce "riptide", say RIPT-id-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɪp.taɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɹɪp.taɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “riptide”

"riptide" has 3 syllables: ript-id-e.

What does riptide mean?

noun

  1. A particularly strong tidal current
  2. A rip current which may carry a swimmer offshore (the term rip tide used in this sense is a misnomer).

    “This beach suffers from a riptide that can easily sweep you out to sea.”

Synonyms

rip current

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "riptide"?▾

"Riptide" has 3 syllables: ript · id · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "riptide"?▾

The IPA transcription of "riptide" is /ˈɹɪp.taɪd/.

What does "riptide" mean?▾

Riptide: A particularly strong tidal current

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