How to Pronounce Poppa

To pronounce "poppa", say POPP-a — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɒpə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

poppa

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈpɒpə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “poppa”

"poppa" has 2 syllables: popp-a. It rhymes with papa and koppa, if that helps it stick.

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

What does poppa mean?

noun

  1. (sometimes childish) father, papa.

Words that rhyme with poppa

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

papakoppapoppadomtopauscapahoppachapa

Related words

papadaddaddyfatherdadadaddapopepappy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "poppa"?▾

"Poppa" has 2 syllables: popp · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "poppa"?▾

The IPA transcription of "poppa" is /ˈpɒpə/.

What does "poppa" mean?▾

Poppa: (sometimes childish) father, papa.

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