How to Pronounce Grasshopper

To pronounce "grasshopper", say GRASSH-opp-er — 3 syllables, IPA /ɡɹæsˌhɒpə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/ɡɹæsˌhɒpə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “grasshopper”

"grasshopper" has 3 syllables: grassh-opp-er. It rhymes with proper and improper, if that helps it stick.

What does grasshopper mean?

noun

  1. A mostly herbivorous insect of the order Orthoptera, noted for its ability to jump long distances and for the habit of some species communicating by stridulation; they are related to but distinct from crickets.
  2. A cocktail made with crème de menthe and optionally with crème de cacao.

Synonyms

grasshophopper

Words that rhyme with grasshopper

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

properimproperpaupercopperhoppercropperpopperdroppersoportopperlopperbopper

Related words

acrididkatydidcricketlocustshrimpwalkpleasementor

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "grasshopper"?▾

"Grasshopper" has 3 syllables: grassh · opp · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "grasshopper"?▾

The IPA transcription of "grasshopper" is /ɡɹæsˌhɒpə(ɹ)/.

What does "grasshopper" mean?▾

Grasshopper: A mostly herbivorous insect of the order Orthoptera, noted for its ability to jump long distances and for the habit of some species communicating by stridulation; they are related to but distinct from crickets.

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