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How to pronounce oppy

Say it like OP-ee. Oppy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OP).

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US American/ˈɑpi/OP-ee
UK British/ˈɒpi/OP-ee
  • OP
  • ee
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Oppy pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. OPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
  2. eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.

American vs British pronunciation of oppy

  • The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.

British respelling: OP-ee.

What does oppy mean?

adjective
  1. Characteristic of an opp; inimical, hostile.

Where does oppy come from?

From opp + -y.

Words that rhyme with oppy

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of oppy.

Questions about saying oppy

How do you pronounce oppy?

Say OP-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑpi/. In British English it is /ˈɒpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in oppy?

Oppy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OP). Broken into parts: OP · ee.

Is oppy 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 /ˈɒpi/ (OP-ee).

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).