How to pronounce "grip"

grip

Sports & Recreation
American
/ɡrɪp/

Syllable Breakdown

grip

How natives say grip

British
/ɡrɪp/

Syllable Breakdown

grip

How natives say grip

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a hard 'g' sound like in 'go'.

  • Quickly follow with the 'r' sound, keeping the tongue back.

  • End with a short, sharp 'ih' sound before touching the lips together for 'p'.

Common Mistakes

  • miss-ing the 'r' sound

  • mak-ing the 'i' too long

  • leav-ing out the 'p' sound

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a hard 'g' sound like in 'go'.

  • Quickly follow with the 'r' sound, rounding the lips slightly.

  • End with a short, crisp 'ih' sound before closing the lips for 'p'.

common mistakes

  • miss-ing the 'r' sound

  • mak-ing the 'i' too long

  • leav-ing out the 'p' sound

FAQ

Why is the 'r' sound hard?

The 'r' sound requires the tongue to be in the middle of the mouth, which can be tricky.

Is the 'i' in 'grip' long or short?

It's a short 'i' sound, like in 'sit'.

Why does the 'p' sound get lost?

The 'p' can be silent if your lips don't close properly.

Definition

grip

To hold something tightly.

Word Family

gripper

/ˈɡrɪpər/

noun

Tool to grab things

Example: I use a gripper to pick up trash.

gripping

/ˈɡrɪpɪŋ/

adjective

Very exciting

Example: The movie was gripping.

gripped

/ɡrɪpt/

verb

Held tightly

Example: She gripped his arm.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Gripper has an extra syllable with a 'er' sound.

Gripping changes the 'i' sound to 'ɪŋ'.

Gripped ends with a 'd' sound, not a 'p'.

Pro Tips

Practice the 'r' sound

Try words with 'r' at the beginning to improve, like 'red' and 'run'.

End strong with 'p'

Make sure to close your lips quickly for a strong 'p' at the end.

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