How to pronounce carhop
Say it like KAR-hop. Carhop has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- hop
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carhop pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- hopGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of carhop
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KAH-hop.
What does carhop mean?
- A waiter or waitress who serves customers, especially in their vehicles, at a drive-in restaurant, sometimes on rollerskates.
- To work as a carhop.
Where does carhop come from?
Blend of car + (bell)hop.
Questions about saying carhop
How do you pronounce carhop?
Say KAR-hop. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrˌhɑp/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːˌhɒp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carhop?
Carhop has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · hop.
Is carhop pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkɑːˌhɒp/ (KAH-hop).