English pronunciation · Words Starting with H
Hop Pronunciation
Hop is pronounced HAHP, IPA /ˈhɑp/.
HAHP
US /ˈhɑp/ · UK /ˈhɒp/
Syllables: HAHP (1 syllable)
verb and noun: To jump on one foot, or a short journey.
Audio for the American and British pronunciations plays on this page with JavaScript enabled.
Hop in a Sentence
- Children hop from one square to the next.
- It is a short hop from here to Dublin.
- He gave a little hop of surprise.
Common Mispronunciations of Hop
Not HAWP
The o is short, and the word shuts on the p straight away.
Not HOHP
A long oh gives hope. This vowel is the one in top.
Tip: Hop, hope, hoping and hopping are four words, and the double p is what marks the short vowel.
More words starting with h · Every word in the pronunciation guide