How to Pronounce "dip into"
expression
ˈdɪp/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
DIP IN-too, in-TOO, IN-tuh
dˈɪp/ /ˈɪntʊ
DIP IN-tu
Definition
To quickly look at part of a book or other material, or to use some of your money or savings.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɪp/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
British English
dˈɪp/ /ˈɪntʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DIP IN-too, in-TOO, IN-tuh
UK
DIP IN-tu
Listen in Context
I like to dip into different magazines at the library.
She had to dip into her savings to pay the rent.
Sometimes I dip into my notes before a test.
Feel free to dip into any book on the shelf—you don’t have to read the whole thing.