How to Pronounce Hemp

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

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Letters

/hɛmp/

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💡 Tip for remembering “hemp”

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

What does hemp mean?

noun

  1. A tall annual herb, Cannabis sativa, native to Asia.
  2. Various products of this plant, including fibres and the drug cannabis.

Words that rhyme with hemp

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

kemptemptempehaccountempcempglempkempeklemplemprempeschemppschremp

Related words

cannabismarijuanaweedmarihuanasisalsunnseedgrass

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hemp"?▾

"Hemp" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "hemp"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hemp" is /hɛmp/.

What does "hemp" mean?▾

Hemp: A tall annual herb, Cannabis sativa, native to Asia.

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