Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

hopson

/hˈɑpsən/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.00 in modern English

Syllables: hop-son
IPA: /hˈɑpsən/

11

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A surname originating as a patronymic.

Etymology

From a medieval diminutive form of the given name Robert + -son.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: son

Rhymes With

rhodopsin dopson

Questions

How do you pronounce hopson?: The recorded pronunciation is /hˈɑpsən/.
What does hopson mean?: A surname originating as a patronymic.
Where does hopson come from?: From a medieval diminutive form of the given name Robert + -son.

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