How to Pronounce Pops

To pronounce "pops", say POPS — one syllable, IPA /pɑps/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/pɑps/

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💡 Tip for remembering “pops”

"pops" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with plops and cops, if that helps it stick.

What does pops mean?

noun

  1. (usually as a form of address) Father, dad.

    “Hey, pops, I'm home.”

  2. (usually as a form of address, by extension) A man old enough to be the speaker's father.

Words that rhyme with pops

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

plopscopsraindropscyclopschopspropsflopsdropsopstopshopsstops

Related words

popularprotrudedadadadpapa

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pops"?▾

"Pops" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "pops"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pops" is /pɑps/.

What does "pops" mean?▾

Pops: (usually as a form of address) Father, dad.

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