How to Pronounce Helps

To pronounce "helps", say HELPS — one syllable, IPA /hɛlps/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/hɛlps/

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💡 Tip for remembering “helps”

"helps" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with whelps and kelps, if that helps it stick.

What does helps mean?

noun

  1. Action given to provide assistance; aid.

    “I need some help with my homework.”

  2. (usually uncountable) Something or someone which provides assistance with a task.

    “He was a great help to me when I was moving house.”

verb

  1. To provide assistance to (someone or something).

    “He helped his grandfather cook breakfast.”

  2. To assist (a person) in getting something, especially food or drink at table; used with to.

    “Help yourself to whatever's in the fridge.”

Synonyms

aidassistancecontributeassistcome to the aid ofhelp out

Words that rhyme with helps

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

whelpskelpsfelpsphelps

Related words

aidserviceassistanceassisthelperavailfacilitatesupporter

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "helps"?▾

"Helps" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "helps"?▾

The IPA transcription of "helps" is /hɛlps/.

What does "helps" mean?▾

Helps: Action given to provide assistance; aid.

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