How to Pronounce Stripe

To pronounce "stripe", say STRIP-e — 2 syllables, IPA /st(ʃ)ɹʌɪp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/st(ʃ)ɹʌɪp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “stripe”

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

What does stripe mean?

noun

  1. A long, relatively straight region of a single colour.

    “zebra stripes”

  2. (in the plural) The badge worn by certain officers in the military or other forces.

verb

  1. To mark with stripes.
  2. To lash with a whip or strap.

Words that rhyme with stripe

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

archetypegripesnipeprototypetyperipewipepipestereotypehypeswipeslype

Related words

bandstreakchevronbandingstriatedribbontapefelling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stripe"?▾

"Stripe" has 2 syllables: strip · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "stripe"?▾

The IPA transcription of "stripe" is /st(ʃ)ɹʌɪp/.

What does "stripe" mean?▾

Stripe: A long, relatively straight region of a single colour.

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