How to Pronounce "hornpipe"
word
ˈhɔɹnpaɪp
HORN-pipe
hˈɔːnpaɪp
HAWN-pipe
Definition
A hornpipe is a traditional British folk dance, which can also refer to an old wind musical instrument made from animal horn or wood.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɔɹnpaɪp
British English
hˈɔːnpaɪp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HORN-pipe
UK
HAWN-pipe
Listen in Context
The sailors danced a lively hornpipe on the ship.
A hornpipe can be a musical instrument or a dance.
She learned to play the hornpipe at music school.
At the festival, everyone joined in for the traditional hornpipe steps.