How to Pronounce Yippie

To pronounce "yippie", say YIPP-ie — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈjɪ.pi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈjɪ.pi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “yippie”

"yippie" has 2 syllables: yipp-ie. It rhymes with nippy and chippy, if that helps it stick.

What does yippie mean?

noun

  1. A member of the Youth International Party, a group of politically active hippies.

Words that rhyme with yippie

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

nippychippyhippiezippydippyrippywhippylippytippeechippiehippytippy

Related words

hippie-dippieyappieyumpiehippieyuppyyuppetteyuccieyopper

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "yippie"?▾

"Yippie" has 2 syllables: yipp · ie.

What is the IPA transcription of "yippie"?▾

The IPA transcription of "yippie" is /ˈjɪ.pi/.

What does "yippie" mean?▾

Yippie: A member of the Youth International Party, a group of politically active hippies.

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