How to Pronounce Cops

To pronounce "cops", say COPS — one syllable, IPA /kɒps/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/kɒps/

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💡 Tip for remembering “cops”

"cops" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with plops and raindrops, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: copps, kops, koppes — easy to mix up when writing.

What does cops mean?

noun

  1. A spider.

verb

  1. To obtain, to purchase (as in drugs), to get hold of, to take.
  2. To (be forced to) take; to receive; to shoulder; to bear, especially blame or punishment for a particular instance of wrongdoing.

    “When caught, he would often cop a vicious blow from his father”

noun

  1. (law enforcement) A police officer or prison guard.

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Words that rhyme with cops

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

plopsraindropscyclopschopspropsflopsdropsopstopshopsstopspops

Related words

pignailbullfuzzcoppercollarhookglom

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cops"?▾

"Cops" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "cops"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cops" is /kɒps/.

What does "cops" mean?▾

Cops: A spider.

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