How to pronounce hoping
Say it like HOH-ping. Hoping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH).
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- HOH
- ping
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hoping pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- pingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hoping
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOH-ping.
What does hoping mean?
- present participle and gerund of hope How to pronounce hope“I'm hoping the weather will be sunny tomorrow.”
- Filled with or inspiring hope.“A hoping situation is not yet desolate.”
Where does hoping come from?
From hope + -ing. Cognate with German Hoffnung (“hope”).
Words that rhyme with hoping
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hoping.
Questions about saying hoping
How do you pronounce hoping?
Say HOH-ping. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hoping?
Hoping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH). Broken into parts: HOH · ping.
Is hoping 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 /ˈhəʊpɪŋ/ (HOH-ping).