How to Pronounce Shops

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/ʃɒps/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “shops”

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

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

What does shops mean?

noun

  1. An establishment that sells goods or services to the public; originally only a physical location, but now a virtual establishment as well.
  2. A place where things are manufactured or crafted; a workshop.

verb

  1. To visit stores or shops to browse or explore merchandise, especially with the intention of buying such merchandise.

    “He’s shopping for clothes.”

  2. To purchase products from (a range or catalogue, etc.).

    “Shop our new arrivals.”

Synonyms

garageboutiqueoutletretailstoremetal shopmetalworkatelier

Words that rhyme with shops

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

plopscopsraindropscyclopschopspropsflopsdropsopstopshopsstops

Related words

workshopstorebrowsesponsorpatronizesnitchbetrayfrequent

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shops"?▾

"Shops" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "shops"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shops" is /ʃɒps/.

What does "shops" mean?▾

Shops: An establishment that sells goods or services to the public; originally only a physical location, but now a virtual establishment as well.

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