How to pronounce motlopi
Say it like moht-LOH-pee. Motlopi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH).
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- moht
- LOH
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Motlopi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mohtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- LOHSay 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 motlopi
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: moht-LOH-pee.
What does motlopi mean?
- The shepherd tree or shepherd's tree (Boscia albitrunca), an evergreen tree native to southern and tropical Africa which is one of the most important forage trees of the Kalahari.
Where does motlopi come from?
Borrowed from Tswana motlopi.
Words that rhyme with motlopi
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Questions about saying motlopi
How do you pronounce motlopi?
Say moht-LOH-pee. The American pronunciation is /moʊtˈloʊpi/. In British English it is /məʊtˈləʊpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in motlopi?
Motlopi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH). Broken into parts: moht · LOH · pee.
Is motlopi 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 /məʊtˈləʊpi/ (moht-LOH-pee).