How to Pronounce Hocus-pocus

To pronounce "hocus-pocus", say HOC-usp-oc-us — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈhoʊkəs ˈpoʊkəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

hocus-pocus

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈhoʊkəs ˈpoʊkəs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hocus-pocus”

"hocus-pocus" has 4 syllables: hoc-usp-oc-us.

What does hocus-pocus mean?

noun

  1. Trickery or nonsense.

    “What kind of hocus-pocus is this?”

  2. A conjurer.

verb

  1. To cheat.

interjection

  1. A phrase used as a magical incantation to bring about some change.

Related words

jiggery-pokeryskulduggerytrickeryslicknessskullduggeryspoofnonsensemysto-magic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hocus-pocus"?▾

"Hocus-pocus" has 4 syllables: hoc · usp · oc · us.

What is the IPA transcription of "hocus-pocus"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hocus-pocus" is /ˈhoʊkəs ˈpoʊkəs/.

What does "hocus-pocus" mean?▾

Hocus-pocus: Trickery or nonsense.

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