How to Pronounce Gopher

To pronounce "gopher", say GOPH-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡəʊfə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɡəʊfə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “gopher”

"gopher" has 2 syllables: goph-er. It rhymes with loafer and ofer, if that helps it stick.

What does gopher mean?

noun

  1. A small burrowing rodent, especially in the family Geomyidae.
  2. The gopher tortoise.

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Words that rhyme with gopher

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loaferoferchauffeurhoeferhofersnouffersofer

Related words

spermophilegofferratmarmot

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gopher"?▾

"Gopher" has 2 syllables: goph · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "gopher"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gopher" is /ˈɡəʊfə/.

What does "gopher" mean?▾

Gopher: A small burrowing rodent, especially in the family Geomyidae.

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