How to pronounce pope
Say it like POHP. Pope is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- POHP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pope pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of pope
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POHP.
What does pope mean?
- the head of the Roman Catholic Church
- English poet and satirist (1688-1744)
Where does pope come from?
From Middle English pope, popa, from Old English pāpa, from Vulgar Latin papa (title for priests and bishops, esp.
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Words that rhyme with pope
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Questions about saying pope
How do you pronounce pope?
Say POHP. The American pronunciation is /poʊp/. In British English it is /pəʊp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pope?
Pope is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: POHP.
Is pope 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 /pəʊp/ (POHP).