How to Pronounce Heliotrope

To pronounce "heliotrope", say HEL-iotr-op-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈhiːli.əˌtɹoʊp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈhiːli.əˌtɹoʊp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “heliotrope”

"heliotrope" has 4 syllables: hel-iotr-op-e. It rhymes with scope and trope, if that helps it stick.

What does heliotrope mean?

noun

  1. A plant that turns so that it faces the sun.
  2. A light purple or violet colour.

adjective

  1. Light purple or violet.
  2. Keeping one’s face turned toward the sun.

Synonyms

cherry piecommon heliotropebloodstone

Words that rhyme with heliotrope

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scopetropegropemisanthroperopecopeenvelopekaleidoscopemopelopesoaptope

Related words

bloodstonepurpleturnsolediaheliotropismheliophyteapheliotropismparaheliotropismheliophile

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "heliotrope"?▾

"Heliotrope" has 4 syllables: hel · iotr · op · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "heliotrope"?▾

The IPA transcription of "heliotrope" is /ˈhiːli.əˌtɹoʊp/.

What does "heliotrope" mean?▾

Heliotrope: A plant that turns so that it faces the sun.

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