How to Pronounce Whoops

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

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Syllable

6

Letters

/wʊps/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “whoops”

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

What does whoops mean?

interjection

  1. Oops.

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Words that rhyme with whoops

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

troopsgroupsparatroopsnincompoopspoopsdrupeshoopsloopsscoopscoopsdupessoups

Related words

hackattentiongotchajeepersoopoopssorrywhoopsie

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "whoops"?▾

"Whoops" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "whoops"?▾

The IPA transcription of "whoops" is /wʊps/.

What does "whoops" mean?▾

Whoops: Oops.

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