How to pronounce nope
Say it like NOHP. Nope is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NOHP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nope pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of nope
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NOHP.
What does nope mean?
- No.
- A negative reply, no.“I'll take that as a nope, then.”
- An intensely undesirable thing, such as a circumstance or an animal, eliciting immediate repulsion without possibility of further consideration.
- A blow to the head.
Where does nope come from?
Representing no pronounced with the mouth snapped closed at the end.
Words that rhyme with nope
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nope.
Questions about saying nope
How do you pronounce nope?
Say NOHP. The American pronunciation is /noʊp/. In British English it is /nəʊp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nope?
Nope is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NOHP.
Is nope 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 /nəʊp/ (NOHP).