How to Pronounce Whip

To pronounce "whip", say WHIP — one syllable, IPA /wɪp/. 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

/wɪp/

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💡 Tip for remembering “whip”

"whip" 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: whipp — easy to mix up when writing.

What does whip mean?

noun

  1. A lash; a pliant, flexible instrument, such as a rod (commonly of cane or rattan) or a plaited or braided rope or thong (commonly of leather) used to create a sharp "crack" sound for directing or herding animals.

    “I had to use the whip to get the sheep's attention.”

  2. A blow administered with a whip.

verb

  1. To hit with a whip.

    “The rider whipped the horse.”

  2. (by extension) To hit with any flexible object.

    “I whipped her with a newspaper.”

Synonyms

catflailknoutlashquirtscourgesjambokthongthrashthresh

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Words that rhyme with whip

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

slipkinshipquipfellowshipgripriptripkipcompanionshipcourtshipstewardshipclip

Related words

lashwhiplashflogstrapslashwhisklathertrounce

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "whip"?▾

"Whip" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "whip"?▾

The IPA transcription of "whip" is /wɪp/.

What does "whip" mean?▾

Whip: A lash; a pliant, flexible instrument, such as a rod (commonly of cane or rattan) or a plaited or braided rope or thong (commonly of leather) used to create a sharp "crack" sound for directing or herding animals.

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