How to pronounce foppy
Say it like FOP-ee. Foppy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOP).
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- FOP
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foppy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of foppy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FOP-ee.
What does foppy mean?
- foppish
Where does foppy come from?
From fop + -y.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with foppy
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Questions about saying foppy
How do you pronounce foppy?
Say FOP-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑpi/. In British English it is /ˈfɒpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foppy?
Foppy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOP). Broken into parts: FOP · ee.
Is foppy 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 /ˈfɒpi/ (FOP-ee).