How to pronounce fop
Say it like FOP. Fop is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FOP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fop pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of fop
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FOP.
What does fop mean?
- A vain man; a dandy.
Where does fop come from?
From Middle English foppe, fobbe (“fop, fool”), but its origin is unclear.
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Words that rhyme with fop
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Questions about saying fop
How do you pronounce fop?
Say FOP. The American pronunciation is /fɑp/. In British English it is /fɒp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fop?
Fop is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FOP.
Is fop 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 /fɒp/ (FOP).