How to pronounce lopping
Say it like LOP-ing. Lopping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOP).
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- LOP
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lopping pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lopping
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: LOP-ing.
What does lopping mean?
- gerund of lop: the cutting off of branches, etc. How to pronounce lop
- That which is cut off; leavings.
- present participle and gerund of lop How to pronounce lop
Where does lopping come from?
From lop + -ing.
Words that rhyme with lopping
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lopping.
Questions about saying lopping
How do you pronounce lopping?
Say LOP-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈlɒpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lopping?
Lopping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOP). Broken into parts: LOP · ing.
Is lopping 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 /ˈlɒpɪŋ/ (LOP-ing).