Hippo

How many syllables in Hippo?

hippo has 2 syllables

Split Hippo into syllables?

hip-po

Definition of Hippo

A hippopotamus, a large African mammal with thick skin, short legs, and a broad snout.

How should Hippo divide into syllables

The word 'hippo' has two syllables. The first syllable 'hip' has one vowel 'i' and one consonant 'h'. The second syllable 'po' has one vowel 'o' and one consonant 'p'.

Part of Speech - Hippo

Noun

I saw a hippo at the zoo yesterday.

Sentences with Hippo

  • The hippo is one of the deadliest animals in Africa.
  • Hippos can weigh up to 4,000 pounds!
  • I love watching the hippos swim at the zoo.
  • A group of hippos is called a bloat.
  • Hippos are herbivores and eat mostly grass.
  • Hippo teeth can grow up to 20 inches long!
  • Hippos can hold their breath for up to five minutes.
  • Hippos are considered to be a vulnerable species.
  • Hippos are related to whales and porpoises.
  • A baby hippo is called a calf.

Quotes with Hippo

  • 'I want a pet hippopotamus to play with and enjoy, it wouldn't eat me because I'm a vegetarian.' - Gayla Peevey
  • 'The hippopotamus is the beast that passeth all understanding. It laughs, it grins, it sings, it dances, and yet it will, if provoked, instantly charge with the utmost ferocity.' - W. H. Hudson
  • 'The hippopotamus is the horse of the river.' - George Carlin

Number of characters in Hippo

5 ( h, i, p, p, o )

Unique letters in Hippo

4 ( h, i, p, o )

Hippo Backwards

oppih

Phonetic Transcription of Hippo

IPA (International): ˈhɪpəʊ

ARA (American): ˈhɪpo

EPA (English): ˈhɪpəʊ

HHIH-POW