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