How to pronounce "rip"

rip

Sports & Recreation
American
/rɪp/

Syllable Breakdown

rip

How natives say rip

British
/rɪp/

Syllable Breakdown

rip

How natives say rip

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with an /r/ sound by curling your tongue back slightly.

  • Move to a short /ɪ/ sound by relaxing your mouth and keeping your tongue in the middle.

  • End with a /p/ sound by bringing your lips together and releasing air.

Common Mistakes

  • reep (rip)

  • rip-e (rip)

  • ript (rip)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with an /r/ sound by curling your tongue back slightly.

  • Move to a short /ɪ/ sound by relaxing your mouth and keeping your tongue in the middle.

  • End with a /p/ sound by bringing your lips together and releasing air.

common mistakes

  • reep (rip)

  • rip-e (rip)

  • ript (rip)

FAQ

How do I keep the /r/ sound clear?

Keep your tongue slightly curled back and don't touch the roof of your mouth.

Why does the /ɪ/ sound short?

It's a relaxed, quick vocal sound, different from the long /i:/.

Why does my /p/ sound too soft?

Ensure you release air strongly after closing your lips.

Definition

rip

To tear or break something quickly.

Word Family

ripped

/rɪpt/

adjective

Torn or cut quickly

Example: The shirt was ripped.

ripper

/ˈrɪp.ər/

noun

A tool or person that rips

Example: He's a great ripper of paper.

ripping

/ˈrɪp.ɪŋ/

noun/verb

Act of tearing

Example: Ripping the paper was fun.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Ripped

- Has a /t/ sound at the end.

Ripper

- Ends with an /ər/ sound.

Ripping

- Includes an /ɪŋ/ sound.

Pro Tips

Practice the /ɪ/ sound

Remember, it's like the 'i' in 'sit', not 'seat'.

Focus on ending sounds

Make sure to complete the /p/ with a clear burst of air.

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