How to pronounce clodhopper
Say it like KLOD-hop-er. Clodhopper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOD).
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- KLOD
- hop
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clodhopper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLODSay 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of clodhopper
- 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: KLOD-hop-uh.
What does clodhopper mean?
- A strong shoe for heavy-duty use; a boot.
- Any shoe construed (within a particular context) as ungainly.
- United States Navy ankle length work shoes, distinct from dress shoes or combat boots.
Where does clodhopper come from?
While originating in Britain, the term survives most strongly in Southern/Appalachian speech.
Questions about saying clodhopper
How do you pronounce clodhopper?
Say KLOD-hop-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɑdˌhɑpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈklɒdˌhɒpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clodhopper?
Clodhopper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOD). Broken into parts: KLOD · hop · er.
Is clodhopper 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 /ˈklɒdˌhɒpə/ (KLOD-hop-uh).