How to pronounce gloppy
Say it like GLOP-ee. Gloppy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLOP).
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- GLOP
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gloppy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLOPSay 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 gloppy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GLOP-ee.
What does gloppy mean?
- gooey and viscous.
Where does gloppy come from?
From glop + -y.
Words that rhyme with gloppy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gloppy.
Questions about saying gloppy
How do you pronounce gloppy?
Say GLOP-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlɑpi/. In British English it is /ˈɡlɒpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gloppy?
Gloppy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLOP). Broken into parts: GLOP · ee.
Is gloppy 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 /ˈɡlɒpi/ (GLOP-ee).