How to pronounce op
Say it like OP. Op is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- OP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Op pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of op
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OP.
Other ways to say op
Op also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- AWP /ɔp/
What does op mean?
- An amateur radio operator.
- Alternative letter-case form of OP.
- Alternative letter-case form of OP.
Words that rhyme with op
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of op.
Questions about saying op
How do you pronounce op?
Say OP. The American pronunciation is /ɑp/. In British English it is /ɒp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in op?
Op is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: OP.
Is op 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 /ɒp/ (OP).