How to pronounce hopscotched
Say it like HOP-skocht. Hopscotched has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOP).
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- HOP
- skocht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hopscotched 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.
- skochtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of hopscotched
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOP-skocht.
What does hopscotched mean?
- simple past and past participle of hopscotch How to pronounce hopscotch
Questions about saying hopscotched
How do you pronounce hopscotched?
Say HOP-skocht. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑpˌskɑtʃt/. In British English it is /ˈhɒpˌskɒtʃt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hopscotched?
Hopscotched has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOP). Broken into parts: HOP · skocht.
Is hopscotched 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 /ˈhɒpˌskɒtʃt/ (HOP-skocht).