How to pronounce flopping
Say it like FLOP-ing. Flopping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOP).
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- FLOP
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flopping 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of flopping
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FLOP-ing.
What does flopping mean?
- present participle and gerund of flop How to pronounce flop
- The motion of something that flops.
Words that rhyme with flopping
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flopping.
Questions about saying flopping
How do you pronounce flopping?
Say FLOP-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈflɑpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈflɒpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flopping?
Flopping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOP). Broken into parts: FLOP · ing.
Is flopping 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 /ˈflɒpɪŋ/ (FLOP-ing).