To pronounce "hippus", say HIPP-us — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"hippus" has 2 syllables: hipp-us. It rhymes with tapas and cippus, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Hippus" has 2 syllables: hipp · us.
Hippus: Pupillary athetosis; spasmodic dilation and contraction of the pupil between the sphincter and dilator muscles.
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