How to Pronounce Helicopter

To pronounce "helicopter", say HEL-ic-opt-er — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈheliˌkɔptə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

helicopter

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈheliˌkɔptə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “helicopter”

"helicopter" has 4 syllables: hel-ic-opt-er. It rhymes with adopter and eurocopter, if that helps it stick.

What does helicopter mean?

noun

  1. An aircraft that is borne along by one or more sets of long rotating blades which allow it to hover, move in any direction including reverse, or land; and typically having a smaller set of blades on its tail that stabilize the aircraft.

    “We flew over the city in a helicopter.”

  2. A powered troweling machine with spinning blades used to spread concrete.

verb

  1. To transport by helicopter.
  2. To travel by helicopter.

Synonyms

choppercoptereggbeaterhelorotary-wing aircraftwhirlybirdpower troweltrowel machine

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Words that rhyme with helicopter

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adoptereurocopter

Related words

whirlybirdchoppereggbeateraircraftairplanecopterhelojetliner

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "helicopter"?▾

"Helicopter" has 4 syllables: hel · ic · opt · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "helicopter"?▾

The IPA transcription of "helicopter" is /ˈheliˌkɔptə(ɹ)/.

What does "helicopter" mean?▾

Helicopter: An aircraft that is borne along by one or more sets of long rotating blades which allow it to hover, move in any direction including reverse, or land; and typically having a smaller set of blades on its tail that stabilize the aircraft.

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