How to Pronounce Grasshoppers

To pronounce "grasshoppers", say GRASSH-opp-ers — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

12

Letters

GRASSH-opp-ers

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💡 Tip for remembering “grasshoppers”

"grasshoppers" has 3 syllables: grassh-opp-ers. It rhymes with paupers and poppers, if that helps it stick.

What does grasshoppers 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

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Words that rhyme with grasshoppers

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pauperspoppersproperschopperscoppersstoppersdropperswhoppersloppersshopperstopperscroppers

Related words

acrididcricketslocustsleafhopperinsectsmosquitos

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "grasshoppers"?▾

"Grasshoppers" has 3 syllables: grassh · opp · ers.

What does "grasshoppers" mean?▾

Grasshoppers: 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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