How to pronounce "keripik" in English
kəˈriː.pɪk
kə·REE·pik
Primary stress: REE
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “keripik”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
kə
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
REE
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
pik
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("REE"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "keripik" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "keripik is" sounds like "keripik-iz").
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "keripik" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Minyak Betawi Bajara Bhanwarlal Murang ba Irish bar German when Danai Gurira Beranang. Danai Keripik. Mundhanai Nakhuda. Nakba.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
Practice Speaking “keripik”
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Minyak Betawi Bajara Bhanwarlal Murang ba Irish bar German when Danai Gurira Beranang. Danai Keripik. Mundhanai Nakhuda. Nakba.
Hear it in context: “keripik”
1 clipThe English word “keripik” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as kəˈriː.pɪk (phonetic respelling: kə-REE-pik). Phonologically, it consists of 3 syllables (kə · REE · pik), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (REE). Grammatically, “keripik” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic English video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “keripik” in natural connected speech across American (US: 1 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @0:19
“Khabar. Malaman yo nada nichaya. Wurundjeri willam. Ek huirangi nihonjin. Minyak Betawi Bajara Bhanwarlal Murang ba Irish bar German when Danai Gurira Beranang. Danai Keripik. Mundhanai Nakhuda. Nakba. Danai Gurira Beranang. Danai Keripik. Mundhanai Nakhuda. Nakba.”
Definition & Meaning: “keripik”
- Keripik is a type of crunchy Indonesian snack chip made from thinly sliced tubers, fruits, or vegetables fried in oil.
Example Sentences (2)
- “We enjoyed eating spicy cassava keripik during our trip to Jakarta.”
- “Minyak Betawi Bajara Bhanwarlal Murang ba Irish bar German when Danai Gurira Beranang. Danai Keripik. Mundhanai Nakhuda. Nakba.”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “keripik”
- Pronunciation:
- kə-REE-pik
- Syllables:
- kə · REE · pik
- Written Hyphenation:
- ke · ri · pik
- Primary stress:
- REE
- IPA:
- kəˈriː.pɪk
- Hear it in context
- keripik
Words that Rhyme with “keripik”
-ipɪkWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"keripik" (⁄kəˈriː.pɪk⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "keripik" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about keripik
How do you pronounce “keripik”?
“keripik” is pronounced ⁄kəˈriː.pɪk⁄ (kə-REE-pik). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “keripik”?
“keripik” has 3 syllables: kə · REE · pik.
Where is the stress in “keripik”?
The primary stress in “keripik” is on “REE”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “keripik” mean?
Keripik is a type of crunchy Indonesian snack chip made from thinly sliced tubers, fruits, or vegetables fried in oil.
How can I hear “keripik” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “keripik”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).