How to pronounce dop
Say it like DOP. Dop is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DOP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dop pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of dop
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DOP.
What does dop mean?
- A diving bird.
- To fail or to plug (an examination, standard or grade)“I dopped my exams.”
- To dip or duck.
- . A drink.“Let's go to the bar for a dop.”
- An imprecise measure of alcohol; a dash.“Give me a dop of brandy.”
- A little copper cup in which a diamond is held while being cut.
Where does dop come from?
From Middle English doppe, from Old English *doppa (“dipper”) (compare dīepan), as in Old English dūfedoppa (“pelican”).
Words that rhyme with dop
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dop.
Questions about saying dop
How do you pronounce dop?
Say DOP. The American pronunciation is /dɑp/. In British English it is /dɒp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dop?
Dop is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DOP.
Is dop 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 /dɒp/ (DOP).