How to pronounce moped
Say it like MOH-ped. Moped has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH).
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US American/ˈmoʊpɛd/MOH-ped
UK British/ˈməʊpɛd/MOH-ped
- MOH
- ped
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moped pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- pedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of moped
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MOH-ped.
What does moped mean?
noun
- A lightweight, two-wheeled vehicle equipped with a small motor and pedals, designed to go no faster than some specified speed limit.“He took his moped into work.”
- simple past and past participle of mope How to pronounce mope
- Melancholic, dejected.
Where does moped come from?
Borrowed from Swedish moped.
Questions about saying moped
How do you pronounce moped?
Say MOH-ped. The American pronunciation is /ˈmoʊpɛd/. In British English it is /ˈməʊpɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moped?
Moped has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH). Broken into parts: MOH · ped.
Is moped 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 /ˈməʊpɛd/ (MOH-ped).