Hampshire
9 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A proper noun referring to a county in southern England, known for its historic cities including Winchester and Portsmouth. Hampshire has rich maritime heritage.
“Hampshire's New Forest National Park attracts visitors throughout the year.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈhæmpʃɪə/
Syllables
hamp·shire
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Wordle
Two I's and two H's; -SHIRE suffix indicates English county
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Scrabble
Worth 16 points; H (4pts) twice and P (3pts) score well
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