How to pronounce loppy
Say it like LOP-ee. Loppy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOP).
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- LOP
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Loppy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of loppy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: LOP-ee.
What does loppy mean?
- Somewhat lop; inclined to lop; droopy; floppy“loppy ears”
- An unskilled worker.
Where does loppy come from?
From lop + -y.
Words that rhyme with loppy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of loppy.
Questions about saying loppy
How do you pronounce loppy?
Say LOP-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑpi/. In British English it is /ˈlɒpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in loppy?
Loppy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOP). Broken into parts: LOP · ee.
Is loppy 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 /ˈlɒpi/ (LOP-ee).