How to pronounce hopak
Say it like HOH-pak. Hopak has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH).
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US American/ˈhoʊpæk/HOH-pak
UK British/ˈhəʊpæk/HOH-pak
- HOH
- pak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hopak pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- pakKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of hopak
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOH-pak.
What does hopak mean?
noun
- A Ukrainian national dance in 2/4 time.
Questions about saying hopak
How do you pronounce hopak?
Say HOH-pak. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊpæk/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊpæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hopak?
Hopak has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH). Broken into parts: HOH · pak.
Is hopak pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈhəʊpæk/ (HOH-pak).