How to Pronounce Bebop

To pronounce "bebop", say BEB-op — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbiːbɒp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈbiːbɒp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bebop”

"bebop" has 2 syllables: beb-op. It rhymes with drop and top, if that helps it stick.

What does bebop mean?

noun

  1. An early form of modern jazz played by small groups and featuring driving rhythms and complex, often dissonant harmonies.

verb

  1. To participate in bebop jazz, such as by dancing in a way associated with the genre.
  2. (usually with a directional preposition) To walk in an easygoing, carefree manner.

Words that rhyme with bebop

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

droptopcropploptaupesopmalapropagitpropflopstoppropslop

Related words

bopjazzpostbopcuboppunk-jazzboogie

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bebop"?▾

"Bebop" has 2 syllables: beb · op.

What is the IPA transcription of "bebop"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bebop" is /ˈbiːbɒp/.

What does "bebop" mean?▾

Bebop: An early form of modern jazz played by small groups and featuring driving rhythms and complex, often dissonant harmonies.

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