The spelling of the word "hip hipping" may seem strange to some, but it actually follows the rules of English phonetics. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /hɪp ˈhɪpɪŋ/, which represents the sounds of the word. The first syllable is pronounced with a short i sound, followed by the p sound. The second syllable is pronounced with a short i sound and the ng sound at the end. Overall, the spelling of "hip hipping" reflects the pronunciation of the word.