How to pronounce olpe
Say it like OL-pee. Olpe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OL).
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US American/ˈɑlpi/OL-pee
UK British/ˈɒlpi/OL-pee
- OL
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Olpe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of olpe
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OL-pee.
What does olpe mean?
noun
- Originally, a leather flask or vessel for oils or liquids; afterward, an earthenware vase or pitcher without a spout.
Questions about saying olpe
How do you pronounce olpe?
Say OL-pee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑlpi/. In British English it is /ˈɒlpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in olpe?
Olpe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OL). Broken into parts: OL · pee.
Is olpe 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 /ˈɒlpi/ (OL-pee).