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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ipe

/ˈi.peɪ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.07 in modern English

Syllables
ipe
IPA
/ˈi.peɪ/
5
Scrabble Score
3
Letters
1
Syllables
3
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A type of wood of the genus Tabebuia, similar to teak, used for outdoor decking and furniture.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Initialism of international political economy.

Uncountable

Etymology

Borrowed from Portuguese ipê.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈi.peɪ/

Usage

Inflected Forms

ipes (plural) ipé (alternative) ipê (alternative)

Synonyms

amapa amata prieto bethabara Brazilian walnut cortez ebene vert flor amarillo greenhart* guayacan guayacan polvillo ironwood lapacho

Rhymes With

they me way may day say all-day away play day by day today pay

Questions

How do you pronounce ipe?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈi.peɪ/.
What does ipe mean?
A type of wood of the genus Tabebuia, similar to teak, used for outdoor decking and furniture.
Where does ipe come from?
Borrowed from Portuguese ipê.

How to pronounce ipe

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