How to Pronounce Hoopoe

To pronounce "hoopoe", say HOOP-oe — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhupəʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈhupəʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hoopoe”

"hoopoe" has 2 syllables: hoop-oe. It rhymes with blue and slew, if that helps it stick.

What does hoopoe mean?

noun

  1. An Old World bird, Upupa epops, known for its distinctive plumage, fanlike crest, and slender bill.

Words that rhyme with hoopoe

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blueslewsubduepursuetrueviewconstruehithertoeschewpurviewimbuecoo

Related words

hoopooupupahoopupupidwoodhoopoehooperakepapoebird

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hoopoe"?▾

"Hoopoe" has 2 syllables: hoop · oe.

What is the IPA transcription of "hoopoe"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hoopoe" is /ˈhupəʊ/.

What does "hoopoe" mean?▾

Hoopoe: An Old World bird, Upupa epops, known for its distinctive plumage, fanlike crest, and slender bill.

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