How to pronounce aflop
Say it like uh-FLAHP. Aflop has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLAHP).
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- uh
- FLAHP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aflop pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FLAHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of aflop
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-FLOP.
What does aflop mean?
- floppy
Where does aflop come from?
From a- + flop.
Words that rhyme with aflop
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aflop.
Questions about saying aflop
How do you pronounce aflop?
Say uh-FLAHP. The American pronunciation is /əˈflɑp/. In British English it is /əˈflɒp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aflop?
Aflop has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLAHP). Broken into parts: uh · FLAHP.
Is aflop pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /əˈflɒp/ (uh-FLOP).