How to Pronounce Popcorn

To pronounce "popcorn", say POPC-orn — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɒp.kɔː(ɹ)n/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpɒp.kɔː(ɹ)n/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “popcorn”

"popcorn" has 2 syllables: popc-orn. It rhymes with forlorn and scorn, if that helps it stick.

What does popcorn mean?

noun

  1. A snack food made from corn/maize kernels popped by dry heating.
  2. A type of maize with a hard outer hull that, along with the type of starch it contains, makes it suitable for popping.

verb

  1. (Of a guinea pig) to stand up or jump up quickly.

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Words that rhyme with popcorn

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

forlornscornadornhornswornunicornmournporntornwornshoehornlowborn

Related words

snackshotcretemoneyunbutteredmicrowavedpoppedpop-corn

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "popcorn"?▾

"Popcorn" has 2 syllables: popc · orn.

What is the IPA transcription of "popcorn"?▾

The IPA transcription of "popcorn" is /ˈpɒp.kɔː(ɹ)n/.

What does "popcorn" mean?▾

Popcorn: A snack food made from corn/maize kernels popped by dry heating.

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