How to Pronounce Bo-peep

To pronounce "bo-peep", say BOP-eep — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

BOP-eep

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💡 Tip for remembering “bo-peep”

"bo-peep" has 2 syllables: bop-eep.

What does bo-peep mean?

noun

  1. The act of looking out suddenly, as from behind a screen, so as to startle someone (as by children in play), or of looking out and drawing suddenly back, as if frightened.
  2. (British Virgin Islands) Any whistling frog.

verb

  1. To play the game of bo-peep; to peek out suddenly.

Synonyms

peek-a-boopeep bo

Related words

bopeeppeepepeepingpeeppeek-a-boopeekingpeekabopeekaboo

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bo-peep"?▾

"Bo-peep" has 2 syllables: bop · eep.

What does "bo-peep" mean?▾

Bo-peep: The act of looking out suddenly, as from behind a screen, so as to startle someone (as by children in play), or of looking out and drawing suddenly back, as if frightened.

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