How to pronounce boppy
Say it like BOP-ee. Boppy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOP).
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- BOP
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boppy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of boppy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BOP-ee.
What does boppy mean?
- Characteristic of bop or bebop.
Where does boppy come from?
From bop + -y.
Words that rhyme with boppy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of boppy.
Questions about saying boppy
How do you pronounce boppy?
Say BOP-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑpi/. In British English it is /ˈbɒpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boppy?
Boppy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOP). Broken into parts: BOP · ee.
Is boppy 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 /ˈbɒpi/ (BOP-ee).