How to Pronounce Mope

To pronounce "mope", say MOP-e — 2 syllables, IPA /məʊp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

4

Letters

/məʊp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mope”

"mope" has 2 syllables: mop-e. It rhymes with scope and trope, if that helps it stick.

What does mope mean?

noun

  1. A dull, spiritless person.
  2. (pornography industry) A bottom feeder who "mopes" around a pornography studio hoping for his big break and often does bit parts in exchange for room and board and meager pay.

verb

  1. To carry oneself in a depressed, lackadaisical manner; to give oneself up to low spirits; to pout, sulk.
  2. To make spiritless and stupid.

Synonyms

mopus

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Words that rhyme with mope

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scopetropegropemisanthroperopecopeenvelopekaleidoscopelopesoaptopehope

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mope"?▾

"Mope" has 2 syllables: mop · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "mope"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mope" is /məʊp/.

What does "mope" mean?▾

Mope: A dull, spiritless person.

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