How to pronounce jarp
Say it like JARP. Jarp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- JARP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jarp pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JARPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of jarp
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JAHP.
What does jarp mean?
- The act of knocking one's pace egg (“a colored hard-boiled egg traditionally made at Easter”) against that of an opponent, with the aim of cracking the other's egg and leaving one's own intact, an Easter custom in many countries.
- To knock (a pace egg) against that of an opponent, with the aim of cracking the other's egg and leaving one's own intact.
Where does jarp come from?
Borrowed from Scots jaup (“(noun) dash or splash of mud, water, etc.; broken piece, fragment; light blow, slap; (verb) of water: to dash; to splash; to cause a splash by striking the surface of or throwing water; to bespatter or splash (mud
Words that rhyme with jarp
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Questions about saying jarp
How do you pronounce jarp?
Say JARP. The American pronunciation is /dʒɑrp/. In British English it is /dʒɑːp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jarp?
Jarp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: JARP.
Is jarp pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dʒɑːp/ (JAHP).