How to Pronounce "teepee"
word
ˈtiˌpi
TEE-pee
tˈiːpiː
TEE-pee
Definition
A teepee is a cone-shaped tent traditionally used by some Indigenous peoples of North America as a portable home. It is made from animal skins or fabric draped over wooden poles.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtiˌpi
British English
tˈiːpiː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TEE-pee
UK
TEE-pee
Listen in Context
The children built a teepee in the backyard.
A teepee is shaped like a cone.
Some Indigenous people lived in teepees on the plains.
Have you ever slept in a teepee at summer camp?