1noun
massive thick-skinned herbivorous animal living in or around rivers of tropical Africa
01 Word definition
hippopotamus
12 letters · 5 vowels · 7 consonants
Is HIPPOPOTAMUS a word?
Yes. HIPPOPOTAMUS is a 12-letter noun. massive thick-skinned herbivorous animal living in or around rivers of tropical Africa Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
H-I-P-P-O-P-O-T-A-M-U-SHow do you spell HIPPOPOTAMUS?
HIPPOPOTAMUS contains 12 letters, begins with H, and ends with S.
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Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗hipporiver horseHippopotamus amphibius
02 Letter breakdown
How is HIPPOPOTAMUS spelled?
H1I2P3P4O5P6O7T8A9M10U11S12
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How do you spell HIPPOPOTAMUS?
HIPPOPOTAMUS is spelled H-I-P-P-O-P-O-T-A-M-U-S. It contains 12 letters.