How to pronounce alop
Say it like uh-LOP. Alop has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOP).
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- uh
- LOP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alop 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.
- LOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of alop
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-LOP.
What does alop mean?
- Leaning over on one side; lopsided.
Where does alop come from?
From a- + lop.
Words that rhyme with alop
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of alop.
Questions about saying alop
How do you pronounce alop?
Say uh-LOP. The American pronunciation is /əˈlɑp/. In British English it is /əˈlɒp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alop?
Alop has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOP). Broken into parts: uh · LOP.
Is alop 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 /əˈlɒp/ (uh-LOP).