How to Pronounce Sipe

To pronounce "sipe", say SIP-e — 2 syllables, IPA /saɪp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/saɪp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sipe”

"sipe" has 2 syllables: sip-e. It rhymes with archetype and gripe, if that helps it stick.

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

What does sipe mean?

noun

  1. Slit in a tire to drain away surface water and improve traction.
  2. A drain.

verb

  1. To cut grooves in tires.
  2. To drain, to filter through peat or reeds; to seep.

Words that rhyme with sipe

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

archetypegripesnipeprototypetyperipewipepipestereotypehypestripeswipe

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sipe"?▾

"Sipe" has 2 syllables: sip · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "sipe"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sipe" is /saɪp/.

What does "sipe" mean?▾

Sipe: Slit in a tire to drain away surface water and improve traction.

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