How to pronounce "dipstick"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "dipstick"

Learn how to break down "dipstick" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

dip-stick
2 syllables

Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:

/ˈdɪpstɪk/
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IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

D IH1 P S T IH2 K
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Pronunciation Tips:

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  • Practice each syllable separately

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Definition of "dipstick"

Pronunciation: /ˈdɪpstɪk/

Noun

  • A stick or rod used to measure the depth of a liquid. Often used to check the level at which a liquid in an opaque or inaccessible tank or reservoir stands; gauge.
    Example: "I haven't checked the oil level of my car's motor since I lost the dipstick three months ago."
  • A penis.
  • A useless person of inferior intellect; a dipshit.
    Example: "That referee is a right dipstick."

Verb

  • To check (a person) for their understanding of something, as of a lesson, or attitude toward something.

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