How to Pronounce Whoop

To pronounce "whoop", say WHOOP — one syllable, IPA /huːp/. 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

/huːp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “whoop”

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

What does whoop mean?

noun

  1. A loud, eager cry, usually of joy.
  2. A gasp, characteristic of whooping cough.

verb

  1. To make a whoop.
  2. To shout, to yell.

Words that rhyme with whoop

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

groupstooppoopdupetroupeloopswooprooptroopdroopsnoopscoop

Related words

hackdookickwhipwoopwhoop-de-doowhoop-de-dowhoopla

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "whoop"?▾

"Whoop" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "whoop"?▾

The IPA transcription of "whoop" is /huːp/.

What does "whoop" mean?▾

Whoop: A loud, eager cry, usually of joy.

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