How to Pronounce Perhaps

To pronounce "perhaps", say PERH-aps — 2 syllables, IPA /pəˈhæps/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/pəˈhæps/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “perhaps”

"perhaps" has 2 syllables: perh-aps. It rhymes with collapse and lapse, if that helps it stick.

What does perhaps mean?

noun

An uncertainty.

adverb

Modifies a verb, indicating a lack of certainty.
“Perhaps John will come over for dinner.”
By chance.

Synonyms

belike maybe mayhap mayhaps peradventure perchance

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Words that rhyme with perhaps

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

collapse lapse elapse relapse snaps scraps chaps traps gaps flaps wraps straps

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "perhaps"?▾

"Perhaps" has 2 syllables: perh · aps.

What is the IPA transcription of "perhaps"?▾

The IPA transcription of "perhaps" is /pəˈhæps/.

What does "perhaps" mean?▾

Perhaps: An uncertainty.

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