How to Pronounce Stoop

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

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Syllable

5

Letters

/stuːp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “stoop”

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

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

What does stoop mean?

noun

  1. The staircase and landing or porch leading to the entrance of a residence.
  2. The threshold of a doorway, a doorstep.

Synonyms

doorstepstepporchverandah

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Words that rhyme with stoop

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

grouppoopdupetroupeloopwhoopswooprooptroopdroopsnoopscoop

Related words

stoepbowstoupbendcrouchdescendcondescenddoorstep

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stoop"?▾

"Stoop" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "stoop"?▾

The IPA transcription of "stoop" is /stuːp/.

What does "stoop" mean?▾

Stoop: The staircase and landing or porch leading to the entrance of a residence.

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