How to pronounce bop
Say it like BOP. Bop is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/bɑp/BOP
UK British/bɒp/BOP
- BOP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bop pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of bop
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BOP.
What does bop mean?
noun
- A very light smack, blow or punch.
- A style of improvised jazz from the 1940s.
- A good, catchy song; a song that makes one want to dance.
- A casual party with dancing; a disco.
- To strike gently or playfully.
Where does bop come from?
Imitative of the sound made.
Words that rhyme with bop
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bop.
Questions about saying bop
How do you pronounce bop?
Say BOP. The American pronunciation is /bɑp/. In British English it is /bɒp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bop?
Bop is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BOP.
Is bop 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 /bɒp/ (BOP).