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Try LingUp Now!Start with a 'd' sound by placing the tongue tip behind upper front teeth.
Move quickly to a short 'i' sound by relaxing the tongue and opening the mouth slightly.
Finish with a 'p' sound by pressing your lips together and releasing a puff of air.
deep (diːp)
deb (deb)
tip (tɪp)
Same as American
Same as American
Relax your tongue and open your mouth slightly to make a short 'i' sound.
Ensure lips are tightly together before releasing a burst of air for a clear 'p' sound.
Yes, the 'd' sound is voiced, so your vocal cords should vibrate.
Briefly lower oneself or something into a liquid.
/ˈdɪpɪŋ/
The action of lowering something into a liquid.
/ˈdɪpər/
A person or thing that dips.
/ˈdɪpstɪk/
Tool for measuring depth of fluid.
The '-ping' ending in 'dipping' adds an extra syllable.
'-er' in 'dipper' adds a schwa sound.
'-stick' in 'dipstick' introduces a '-stɪk' sound.
Make sure to keep the 'i' sound short, unlike the long 'ee' sound in 'deep'.
Ensure the final 'p' sound has a clear release by pressing your lips firmly together.
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