How to Pronounce Nope

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

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/noʊp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “nope”

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

Sounds exactly like: knope — easy to mix up when writing.

What does nope mean?

noun

  1. A negative reply, no.

    “I'll take that as a nope, then.”

  2. An intensely undesirable thing, such as a circumstance or an animal, eliciting immediate repulsion without possibility of further consideration.

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Words that rhyme with nope

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scopetropegropemisanthroperopecopeenvelopekaleidoscopemopelopesoaptope

Related words

notnaynonnothingrightyeahsonnynan

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nope"?▾

"Nope" has 2 syllables: nop · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "nope"?▾

The IPA transcription of "nope" is /noʊp/.

What does "nope" mean?▾

Nope: A negative reply, no.

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