How to Pronounce Hoe

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

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/həʊ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “hoe”

"hoe" 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: ho, whoa, hoh — easy to mix up when writing.

What does hoe mean?

noun

  1. An agricultural tool consisting of a long handle with a flat blade fixed perpendicular to it at the end, used for digging rows.
  2. The horned or piked dogfish.

verb

  1. To cut, dig, scrape, turn, arrange, or clean, with this tool.

    “Every year, I hoe my garden for aeration.”

  2. To clear from weeds, or to loosen or arrange the earth about, with a hoe.

    “to hoe corn”

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Words that rhyme with hoe

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hoe"?▾

"Hoe" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "hoe"?▾

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

What does "hoe" mean?▾

Hoe: An agricultural tool consisting of a long handle with a flat blade fixed perpendicular to it at the end, used for digging rows.

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