How to Pronounce "rip in half"
expression
ˈɹɪp/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈhæf
RIP-in-HAF
ɹˈɪp/ /ˈɪn/ /hˈɑːf
rip-in-HAAF
Definition
To tear something into two equal or nearly equal pieces by force.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɪp/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈhæf
British English
ɹˈɪp/ /ˈɪn/ /hˈɑːf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RIP-in-HAF
UK
rip-in-HAAF
Listen in Context
Be careful not to rip in half your homework.
She ripped the letter in half after reading it.
The poster was old and started to rip in half.
"He was so angry he just grabbed the bill and ripped it in half right there."