How to pronounce clop
Say it like KLOP. Clop is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- KLOP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clop pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of clop
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KLOP.
What does clop mean?
- The sound of a horse's shod hoof striking the ground.
- To make this sound; to walk so as to make this sound.
- A traditional Romanian small straw hat.
Where does clop come from?
Perhaps from German or Dutch kloppen (“to hit, knock”), from Middle Dutch cloppen (“to make a clopping sound”), of onomatopoeic origin.
Words that rhyme with clop
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clop.
Words that sound like clop
- klopp
Questions about saying clop
How do you pronounce clop?
Say KLOP. The American pronunciation is /klɑp/. In British English it is /klɒp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clop?
Clop is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KLOP.
Is clop 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 /klɒp/ (KLOP).
What words sound the same as clop?
Clop sounds the same as klopp in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.