How to pronounce hippos
Say it like HIP-ohz. Hippos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIP).
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US American/ˈhɪpoʊz/HIP-ohz
UK British/ˈhɪpəʊz/HIP-ohz
- HIP
- ohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hippos pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of hippos
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HIP-ohz.
What does hippos mean?
noun
- plural of hippo How to pronounce hippo
Questions about saying hippos
How do you pronounce hippos?
Say HIP-ohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪpoʊz/. In British English it is /ˈhɪpəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hippos?
Hippos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIP). Broken into parts: HIP · ohz.
Is hippos pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈhɪpəʊz/ (HIP-ohz).