The word "gipps" can be a bit confusing when it comes to spelling. The correct way to spell it is with two p's, as in "gipps." This word is pronounced with a hard "g" sound, followed by a long "i" sound and ending with a voiced "s" sound. In IPA phonetic transcription, this would be written as /ɡɪps/. Despite its potentially tricky spelling, "gipps" is a relatively uncommon word that refers to a type of leather tanned with oak or sumac.