How Do You Spell HEDGEHOPS?

Pronunciation: [hˈɛd͡ʒhɒps] (IPA)

The word "hedgehops" is spelled in accordance with the rules of English phonetics. It can be transcribed using the International Phonetic Alphabet as /ˈhɛdʒ.hɒps/. The "hedge" portion of the word is pronounced with a soft, aspirated "h" sound, followed by a short "e" sound as in "bet" and a "dzh" sound as in "judge". The second syllable "hops" is pronounced with a short "o" sound as in "pot", followed by a voiced "p" sound and then a final "s" sound. This unique spelling and pronunciation create a distinct word that describes a bouncing or hopping motion of a hedgehog.