How to pronounce alcopop
Say it like AL-koh-pop. Alcopop has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce alcopop. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- AL
- koh
- pop
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alcopop pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- popKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of alcopop
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AL-koh-pop.
What does alcopop mean?
- An alcoholic drink that looks and tastes like a soft drink.
Where does alcopop come from?
Blend of alcohol + pop (“sweetened carbonated drink”).
Questions about saying alcopop
How do you pronounce alcopop?
Say AL-koh-pop. The American pronunciation is /ˈælkoʊpɑp/. In British English it is /ˈælkəʊpɒp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alcopop?
Alcopop has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · koh · pop.
Is alcopop 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 /ˈælkəʊpɒp/ (AL-koh-pop).