Phonetic Breakdown of "sip"
Learn how to break down "sip" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.
Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:
/sɪp/
Phonetic representation based on standard dictionaries
IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:
S IH1 P
Standard phonetic transcription to help with precise pronunciation
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Definition of "sip"
Pronunciation: /sɪp/
Verb
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To ooze or pass slowly through pores or other small openings, and in overly small quantities; said of liquids, etc.Example: "The water steadily seeped in through the thirl."
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To enter or penetrate slowly; to spread or diffuse.Example: "Fear began to seep into the local community over the contamination of their fishpond."
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To diminish or wane away slowly.Example: "The resistance movement against the invaders had slowly seeped away."
Noun
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A small mouthful of drink
Verb
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To drink slowly, small mouthfuls at a time.
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To drink a small quantity.
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To taste the liquor of; to drink out of.
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To consume slowly — in contrast to faster consumption, in contrast to zero consumption