How to pronounce foppish
Say it like FOP-ish. Foppish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOP).
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US American/ˈfɑpɪʃ/FOP-ish
UK British/ˈfɒpɪʃ/FOP-ish
- FOP
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foppish 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.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of foppish
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FOP-ish.
What does foppish mean?
adjective
- Like a fop, a man overly concerned with his appearance; vain and showy.
Where does foppish come from?
From fop + -ish.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying foppish
How do you pronounce foppish?
Say FOP-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑpɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈfɒpɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foppish?
Foppish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOP). Broken into parts: FOP · ish.
Is foppish 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 /ˈfɒpɪʃ/ (FOP-ish).