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  • 1 syllable
  • stressed syllable lip
  • 3 letters
Syllables
lip has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.
Stressed syllable
One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.
Pronunciation
/lɪp/ in American English.
Stress position
A one-syllable word carries its own stress when you say it alone.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide lip into syllables?

lip divides as lip. lip has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.

How many syllables are in lip?

Lip has 1 syllable (lip).

Which syllable is stressed in lip?

The stressed syllable in lip is lip. One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.

How do you pronounce lip?

/lɪp/ in American English.