How to pronounce ope
Say it like OHP. Ope is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- OHP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ope pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of ope
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OHP.
What does ope mean?
- An exclamation of surprise; oops.“Ope! Sorry about that.”
- An alley or narrow passage (an opening between houses, buildings, etc).“Tonkin's Ope”
Where does ope come from?
Representing oh pronounced with the mouth snapped closed at the end (IPA⁽ᵏᵉʸ⁾: /oʊp/, [oʊp̚]) (excrescent /p/); therefore oh + -p.
Words that rhyme with ope
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ope.
Questions about saying ope
How do you pronounce ope?
Say OHP. The American pronunciation is /oʊp/. In British English it is /əʊp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ope?
Ope is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: OHP.
Is ope 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 /əʊp/ (OHP).