How to Pronounce Tripping

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈtɹɪpɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tripping”

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

What does tripping mean?

verb

  1. To fall over or stumble over an object as a result of striking it with one's foot

    “Be careful not to trip on the tree roots.”

  2. (sometimes followed by "up") to cause (a person or animal) to fall or stumble by knocking their feet from under them

    “A pedestrian was able to trip the burglar as he was running away.”

noun

  1. The act of one who trips.

adjective

  1. Quick; nimble; stepping lightly and quickly.
  2. Having the right forefoot lifted, the others remaining on the ground, as if trotting; trippant.

    “a buck tripping”

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Words that rhyme with tripping

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

nippinggrippingwhippingstrippingslippingclippingflippingrippingchippingskippingdrippingshipping

Related words

light-footedswingyswinginglightsomeliltingrhythmicalrhythmiclight

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tripping"?▾

"Tripping" has 2 syllables: tripp · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "tripping"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tripping" is /ˈtɹɪpɪŋ/.

What does "tripping" mean?▾

Tripping: To fall over or stumble over an object as a result of striking it with one's foot

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