How to pronounce milksop
Say it like MILK-sop. Milksop has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MILK).
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- MILK
- sop
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Milksop pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MILKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sopGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of milksop
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MILK-sop.
What does milksop mean?
- A piece of bread sopped in milk.
- A dish consisting of bread pieces in a bowl, sprinkled with sugar and covered in hot milk.
Where does milksop come from?
From Middle English milksop, mylk sop, mylke soppe, equivalent to milk + sop.
Questions about saying milksop
How do you pronounce milksop?
Say MILK-sop. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪlkˌsɑp/. In British English it is /ˈmɪlkˌsɒp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in milksop?
Milksop has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MILK). Broken into parts: MILK · sop.
Is milksop 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 /ˈmɪlkˌsɒp/ (MILK-sop).