How to Pronounce "tip your hat"
expression
ˈtɪp/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈhæt
TIP-yer-HAT or TIP-yor-HAT
tˈɪp/ /jˈɔː/ /hˈæt
TIP-YAW-HAT
Definition
To lift or slightly touch your hat as a greeting or sign of respect. Used literally and also figuratively to show admiration or honor for someone's actions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɪp/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈhæt
British English
tˈɪp/ /jˈɔː/ /hˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TIP-yer-HAT or TIP-yor-HAT
UK
TIP-YAW-HAT
Listen in Context
He tipped his hat to the old lady as she passed by.
If you win the game, I will tip my hat to you.
It is polite to tip your hat when you greet someone formally.
Let's tip our hats to everyone who worked late to finish the project.