How to pronounce mopey
Say it like MOH-pee. Mopey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH).
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- MOH
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mopey 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.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of mopey
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MOH-pih.
What does mopey mean?
- Given to moping; in a depressed condition, low in spirits; lackadaisical.
Where does mopey come from?
From mope + -y.
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Words that rhyme with mopey
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Questions about saying mopey
How do you pronounce mopey?
Say MOH-pee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmoʊpi/. In British English it is /ˈməʊpɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mopey?
Mopey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH). Broken into parts: MOH · pee.
Is mopey 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 /ˈməʊpɪ/ (MOH-pih).