How to pronounce choppy
Say it like CHOP-ee. Choppy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHOP).
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- CHOP
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Choppy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHOPSay 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 choppy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: CHOP-ee.
What does choppy mean?
- Having many small, rough waves.
- Discontinuous, intermittent.“The sound is choppy in this video.”
- Shifting, variable
Where does choppy come from?
From chop + -y.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with choppy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of choppy.
Questions about saying choppy
How do you pronounce choppy?
Say CHOP-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɑpi/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɒpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in choppy?
Choppy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHOP). Broken into parts: CHOP · ee.
Is choppy 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 /ˈtʃɒpi/ (CHOP-ee).