how to pronounce tiptoe

/ˈtɪp.təʊ/

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tiptoe is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of tiptoe in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… as we just tiptoe into speculation but …”

meaning of tiptoe

Tiptoe means to walk on the tips of your toes.

tiptoe frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word tiptoe occurs in english on average 1.5 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.