How to Pronounce Sip

To pronounce "sip", say SIP — one syllable, IPA /sɪp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/sɪp/

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💡 Tip for remembering “sip”

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

Sounds exactly like: sipp — easy to mix up when writing.

What does sip mean?

verb

  1. To ooze or pass slowly through pores or other small openings, and in overly small quantities; said of liquids, etc.

    “The water steadily seeped in through the thirl.”

  2. To enter or penetrate slowly; to spread or diffuse.

    “Fear began to seep into the local community over the contamination of their fishpond.”

noun

  1. A small mouthful of drink

verb

  1. To drink slowly, small mouthfuls at a time.
  2. To drink a small quantity.

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with sip

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

slipkinshipquipfellowshipgripriptripkipcompanionshipcourtshipstewardshipclip

Related words

nipsupimbibedrinkswigswallowthimblefultaste

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sip"?▾

"Sip" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "sip"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sip" is /sɪp/.

What does "sip" mean?▾

Sip: To ooze or pass slowly through pores or other small openings, and in overly small quantities; said of liquids, etc.

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