How to Pronounce Slipping

To pronounce "slipping", say SLIPP-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈslɪpɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈslɪpɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “slipping”

"slipping" has 2 syllables: slipp-ing. It rhymes with nipping and gripping, if that helps it stick.

What does slipping mean?

verb

  1. To lose one’s traction on a slippery surface; to slide due to a lack of friction.
  2. To err.

noun

  1. The act of something that slips; a slip; a skidding or sudden loosening motion.

    “slippings and slidings”

Words that rhyme with slipping

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

nippinggrippingwhippingstrippingclippingflippingrippingchippingtrippingskippingdrippingshipping

Related words

slipperyslippyslitheringslidingdraggingdroppingdescendingtumble

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "slipping"?▾

"Slipping" has 2 syllables: slipp · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "slipping"?▾

The IPA transcription of "slipping" is /ˈslɪpɪŋ/.

What does "slipping" mean?▾

Slipping: To lose one’s traction on a slippery surface; to slide due to a lack of friction.

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