How to pronounce hop
Say it like HOP. Hop is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HOP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hop pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of hop
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOP.
What does hop mean?
- jump lightly
- move quickly from one place to another
- travel by means of an aircraft, bus, etc.“She hopped a train to Chicago”“He hopped rides all over the country”
- the act of hopping; jumping upward or forward (especially on one foot)
- twining perennials having cordate leaves and flowers arranged in conelike spikes; the dried flowers of this plant are used in brewing to add the characteristic bitter taste to beer
- an informal dance where popular music is played
Where does hop come from?
Cognate with Dutch hoppen (“to hop”), German hopfen, hoppen (“to hop”), Danish hoppe (“to hop, leap, jump”), Swedish hoppa (“to hop, leap, jump”), Icelandic hoppa (“to hop, skip”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with hop
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hop.
Questions about saying hop
How do you pronounce hop?
Say HOP. The American pronunciation is /hɑp/. In British English it is /hɒp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hop?
Hop is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HOP.
Is hop 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 /hɒp/ (HOP).