How to Pronounce Hopper

To pronounce "hopper", say HOPP-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhɔp.ə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈhɔp.ə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hopper”

"hopper" has 2 syllables: hopp-er. It rhymes with proper and improper, if that helps it stick.

What does hopper mean?

noun

  1. One who or that which hops.
  2. A temporary storage bin, filled from the top and emptied from the bottom, often funnel-shaped.

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Words that rhyme with hopper

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

properimproperpaupercoppercropperpopperdroppersoportopperlopperbopperstopper

Related words

hop-pickertraygarnerpitbinshelffunnelhood

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hopper"?▾

"Hopper" has 2 syllables: hopp · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "hopper"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hopper" is /ˈhɔp.ə/.

What does "hopper" mean?▾

Hopper: One who or that which hops.

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