How to Pronounce Whopping

To pronounce "whopping", say WHOPP-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈ(h)wɒpɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈ(h)wɒpɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “whopping”

"whopping" has 2 syllables: whopp-ing. It rhymes with sopping and gawping, if that helps it stick.

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

What does whopping mean?

verb

  1. To throw or move (something) quickly, usually with an impact.

    “He angrily whopped the book onto the table.”

  2. To administer corporal punishment

noun

  1. A beating.

adjective

  1. Exceptionally great or large.

    “It weighed a whopping 700 pounds when it was full.”

Synonyms

thrashingwallopingwhupping

Words that rhyme with whopping

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

soppinggawpingfloppingpoppingeavesdroppingdroppinghoppingmoppingcloppingtoppingshoppingchopping

Related words

humongousbigwallopinglargethumpingimmensehugemassive

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "whopping"?▾

"Whopping" has 2 syllables: whopp · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "whopping"?▾

The IPA transcription of "whopping" is /ˈ(h)wɒpɪŋ/.

What does "whopping" mean?▾

Whopping: To throw or move (something) quickly, usually with an impact.

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