How to pronounce maypop
Say it like MAY-pahp. Maypop has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY).
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US American/ˈmeɪpɑp/MAY-pahp
UK British/ˈmeɪpɒp/MAY-pop
- MAY
- pahp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maypop pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- pahpKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of maypop
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MAY-pop.
What does maypop mean?
noun
- A type of passionflower, purple in color (Passiflora incarnata).
Questions about saying maypop
How do you pronounce maypop?
Say MAY-pahp. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪpɑp/. In British English it is /ˈmeɪpɒp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maypop?
Maypop has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY). Broken into parts: MAY · pahp.
Is maypop 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 /ˈmeɪpɒp/ (MAY-pop).