To pronounce "hopelessly", say HOP-el-essly — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈhəʊplɪsli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈhəʊplɪsli/
IPA
"hopelessly" has 3 syllables: hop-el-essly.
adverb
"Hopelessly" has 3 syllables: hop · el · essly.
The IPA transcription of "hopelessly" is /ˈhəʊplɪsli/.
Hopelessly: In a manner showing no hope
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