How to Pronounce Hoping

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈhəʊpɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hoping”

"hoping" has 2 syllables: hop-ing. It rhymes with groping and coping, if that helps it stick.

What does hoping 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.

adjective

  1. Filled with or inspiring hope.

    “A hoping situation is not yet desolate.”

Words that rhyme with hoping

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gropingcopingslopingmopingopingdopingropingsoapingscopingloping

Related words

skiphop-skipwaitinglookingpeacewantingwishingtrusting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hoping"?▾

"Hoping" has 2 syllables: hop · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "hoping"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hoping" is /ˈhəʊpɪŋ/.

What does "hoping" mean?▾

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

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