How to Pronounce Hop

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/hɒp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hop”

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

Sounds exactly like: hopp, hoppe — easy to mix up when writing.

What does hop mean?

noun

  1. A short jump.

    “The frog crossed the brook in three or four hops.”

  2. A jump on one leg.

verb

  1. To jump a short distance.
  2. To jump on one foot.

Synonyms

jumpleap

Words that rhyme with hop

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

droptopcropploptaupesopmalapropagitpropflopstoppropslop

Related words

skiphop-skipleapjumpstepflickclimbbang

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hop"?▾

"Hop" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "hop"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hop" is /hɒp/.

What does "hop" mean?▾

Hop: A short jump.

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