tiptoe

/ˈtɪp.toʊ/

Syllables tip·toe

Stress TIP-toe

Phonics Breakdown

tip

/tɪp/

short i

toe

/toʊ/

long o

Meaning

to walk quietly on the toes; a light, careful step

Sound Reference

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tip=/tɪp/(tip) + toe=/toʊ/(toe)

Example

She tiptoed into the room to avoid waking the baby.