How to pronounce mopery
Say it like MOH-puh-ree. Mopery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH).
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- MOH
- puh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mopery 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of mopery
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MOH-puh-ree.
What does mopery mean?
- An imaginary or trivial legal offense.
Where does mopery come from?
From mope + -ery, from mope (“to wander aimlessly”).
Questions about saying mopery
How do you pronounce mopery?
Say MOH-puh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈmoʊpəri/. In British English it is /ˈməʊpəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mopery?
Mopery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH). Broken into parts: MOH · puh · ree.
Is mopery 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 /ˈməʊpəri/ (MOH-puh-ree).