How to Pronounce "tiptoed"
word
ˈtɪpˌtoʊd
TIP-tohd
tˈɪptəʊd
TIP-tohd
Definition
To walk quietly and carefully on the front part of your feet, so that your heels do not touch the ground. This is usually done to avoid making noise.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɪpˌtoʊd
British English
tˈɪptəʊd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TIP-tohd
UK
TIP-tohd
Listen in Context
She tiptoed across the room so she wouldn’t wake the baby.
The cat tiptoed past the sleeping dog.
He tiptoed out of the office to avoid interrupting the meeting.
I tiptoed downstairs for a midnight snack so no one would notice.