How to pronounce mopping
Say it like MOP-ing. Mopping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOP).
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- MOP
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mopping pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mopping
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MOP-ing.
What does mopping mean?
- present participle and gerund of mop How to pronounce mop
- The process of cleaning with a mop.
- An application of molten asphalt to a roof etc.
Words that rhyme with mopping
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mopping.
Questions about saying mopping
How do you pronounce mopping?
Say MOP-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmɒpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mopping?
Mopping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOP). Broken into parts: MOP · ing.
Is mopping 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 /ˈmɒpɪŋ/ (MOP-ing).