How to Pronounce Heigh-ho

To pronounce "heigh-ho", say HEIGHH-o — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈheɪˌhəʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈheɪˌhəʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “heigh-ho”

"heigh-ho" has 2 syllables: heighh-o. It rhymes with junejo and tateho, if that helps it stick.

What does heigh-ho mean?

noun

  1. Colaptes auratus, northern flicker.

verb

  1. To chant "heigh-ho".

interjection

  1. Used as a cadence-count used for synchronized walking, marching, pulling, lifting, etc.

Words that rhyme with heigh-ho

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

junejotateho

Related words

wake-upwalk-upyellowhammerclapeflicker

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "heigh-ho"?▾

"Heigh-ho" has 2 syllables: heighh · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "heigh-ho"?▾

The IPA transcription of "heigh-ho" is /ˈheɪˌhəʊ/.

What does "heigh-ho" mean?▾

Heigh-ho: Colaptes auratus, northern flicker.

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