To pronounce "hep", say HEP — one syllable, IPA /hɛp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/hɛp/
IPA
"hep" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with schlep and step, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: hepp, heppe — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Hep" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "hep" is /hɛp/.
Hep: Hepatitis.
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