How to pronounce tip

Say it like this: /tɪp/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/tɪp/

What does tip mean?

nounThe extreme end of something, especially when pointed; e.g. the sharp end of a pencil.

“the tip of one's nose”

A piece of metal, fabric or other material used to cover the top of something for protection, utility or decoration.

“a tip for an umbrella, a shoe, a gas burner, etc.”

The end of a bow of a stringed instrument that is not held.

verbTo provide with a tip; to cover the tip of.

“truncheon tipped with iron head”

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