How to pronounce flopover
Say it like FLOP-oh-ver. Flopover has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOP).
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- FLOP
- oh
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flopover pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of flopover
- 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.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FLOP-oh-vuh.
What does flopover mean?
- The action of flopping over; (countable) an instance of this; also, a thing which flops over.
- A form of television signal distortion where the displayed image appears to scroll vertically rather than remain still; (countable) an instance of this.
- A change from one position to another.
Where does flopover come from?
Deverbal from flop over.
Questions about saying flopover
How do you pronounce flopover?
Say FLOP-oh-ver. The American pronunciation is /ˈflɑpoʊvər/. In British English it is /ˈflɒpəʊvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flopover?
Flopover has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOP). Broken into parts: FLOP · oh · ver.
Is flopover 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 /ˈflɒpəʊvə/ (FLOP-oh-vuh).