How Do You Spell OOOPS?

Pronunciation: [ˈuːəps] (IPA)

Correct spelling for the English word "ooops" is [ˈuːəps], [ˈuːəps], [ˈuː_ə_p_s] (IPA phonetic alphabet).

Common Misspellings for OOOPS

  • 0oops
  • 9oops
  • o0ops
  • o9ops
  • ookps
  • oo9ps
  • oooos
  • ooo-s
  • ooo0s
  • ooopa
  • ooopz
  • ooopx
  • ooopd
  • ooope
  • iooops
  • oioops
  • kooops
  • okoops
  • looops
  • pooops

Etymology of OOOPS

The word "ooops" is an interjection used to express surprise, mild distress, or regret due to a mistake or accident. However, it is not derived from a specific etymology as it falls under onomatopoeia, meaning it is based on the sound it represents. In this case, "ooops" is an attempt to recreate the sound someone might make when they realize they have made an error or encountered an unexpected situation. It is often written with varying numbers of "o"s to indicate the length and intensity of the sound.

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