How to Pronounce Hoped

To pronounce "hoped", say HOP-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /həʊpt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/həʊpt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hoped”

"hoped" has 2 syllables: hop-ed. It rhymes with doped and moped, if that helps it stick.

What does hoped mean?

verb

  1. To want something to happen, with a sense of expectation that it might.

    “I am still hoping that all will turn out well.”

  2. To be optimistic; be full of hope; have hopes.

Words that rhyme with hoped

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dopedmopedlopedcopedgropedslopedsoapedscopedroped

Related words

accountanticipatedanticipationaspiredawaitedcalleddesireddreamed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hoped"?▾

"Hoped" has 2 syllables: hop · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "hoped"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hoped" is /həʊpt/.

What does "hoped" mean?▾

Hoped: To want something to happen, with a sense of expectation that it might.

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