How to Pronounce Ho

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

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Letters

/həʊ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “ho”

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

Sounds exactly like: hoe, whoa, hoh — easy to mix up when writing.

What does ho mean?

noun

  1. A stop; a halt; a moderation of pace.

interjection

  1. Used to attract attention to something sighted, usually by lookouts.
  2. Halloo; hey; a call to excite attention, or to give notice of approach

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Words that rhyme with ho

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ho"?▾

"Ho" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "ho"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ho" is /həʊ/.

What does "ho" mean?▾

Ho: A stop; a halt; a moderation of pace.

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