How to pronounce hopple
Say it like HOP-ul. Hopple has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOP).
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- HOP
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hopple 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hopple
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOP-ul.
What does hopple mean?
- A fetter for horses or cattle when turned out to graze.
- To impede by a hopple; to tie the feet of (a horse or a cow) loosely together; to hobble.
- To entangle; to hamper.
Where does hopple come from?
From hop; compare hobble.
Words that rhyme with hopple
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hopple.
Questions about saying hopple
How do you pronounce hopple?
Say HOP-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑpəl/. In British English it is /ˈhɒpəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hopple?
Hopple has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOP). Broken into parts: HOP · ul.
Is hopple 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 /ˈhɒpəl/ (HOP-ul).