How to pronounce loppet
Say it like LOH-pet. Loppet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH).
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US American/ˈloʊpɛt/LOH-pet
UK British/ˈləʊpɛt/LOH-pet
- LOH
- pet
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Loppet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- petKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of loppet
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LOH-pet.
What does loppet mean?
noun
- A long-distance (approximately 35+ kilometer) cross country skiing event.
- Any long endurance race or athletic event which takes place across varied terrain.
Where does loppet come from?
From Norwegian løpet.
Questions about saying loppet
How do you pronounce loppet?
Say LOH-pet. The American pronunciation is /ˈloʊpɛt/. In British English it is /ˈləʊpɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in loppet?
Loppet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH). Broken into parts: LOH · pet.
Is loppet 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 /ˈləʊpɛt/ (LOH-pet).