How to Pronounce Kelp

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

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Letters

/kɛlp/

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💡 Tip for remembering “kelp”

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

What does kelp mean?

noun

  1. Any of several large brown seaweeds (order Laminariales).
  2. The calcined ashes of seaweed, formerly used in glass and iodine manufacture.

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Words that rhyme with kelp

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whelpyelpskelpself-helpshelpdelphelpwelp

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "kelp"?▾

"Kelp" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "kelp"?▾

The IPA transcription of "kelp" is /kɛlp/.

What does "kelp" mean?▾

Kelp: Any of several large brown seaweeds (order Laminariales).

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