How to pronounce moping
Say it like MOH-ping. Moping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH).
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- MOH
- ping
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moping 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.
- pingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of moping
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MOH-ping.
What does moping mean?
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Questions about saying moping
How do you pronounce moping?
Say MOH-ping. The American pronunciation is /ˈmoʊpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈməʊpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moping?
Moping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH). Broken into parts: MOH · ping.
Is moping 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 /ˈməʊpɪŋ/ (MOH-ping).