How to Pronounce Pipette
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Pipette Pronunciation
pih-PET
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
pih
PET
stress here
2 syllables
What is Pipette?
A slender tube used in the laboratory to measure and transfer precise, small volumes of liquid from one container to another. Available as manual glass pipettes or electronic micropipettes, they are essential for accurate sample preparation and testing.
Questions About Pipette
How do you pronounce 'pipette'?
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Pipette is pronounced pih-PET, with the stress on the second syllable. Say it like "pih" (rhymes with "with") and then "PET" (rhymes with "bet"), with more emphasis on the PET part.
What's the most common mispronunciation of pipette?
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Many people stress the first syllable and say "PIP-et" instead of "pih-PET." Remember that the emphasis belongs on the second syllable—the PET part should be louder and clearer.
How do you break 'pipette' into syllables?
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Pipette breaks into three syllables: pi-PET-te. However, the third syllable is very quiet and quick, so it often sounds like just two syllables when people say it naturally.
Why do people sometimes say 'pipet' instead of 'pipette'?
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Both pronunciations are correct! "Pipet" (one t, pronounced the same way—pih-PET) and "pipette" (two t's) are alternative spellings of the same word. The pronunciation stays the same either way.
Where does the word 'pipette' come from?
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Pipette comes from French and is related to the word "pipe." It literally means "a small pipe," which makes sense because it's a thin tube used to move liquids from one place to another.
What's a simple way to remember how to say pipette?
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Think of the phrase "pih-PET your sample"—the PET gets the emphasis, just like you'd emphasize "PET" in that sentence. This helps you naturally stress the correct syllable.
Can you use 'pipette' in a sentence?
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Here's an example: "The lab technician used a pipette to transfer exactly 2 milliliters of the solution into the test tube." This shows how the word is used in a real lab setting.
Are there related words that sound similar to pipette?
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Yes! "Pipetting" (the action of using a pipette) and "pipetted" (past tense) follow the same pronunciation pattern, with stress on the second syllable: pih-PET-ing and pih-PET-ed.