How to pronounce popeye
Say it like POP-eye. Popeye has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POP).
VoiceSpeed
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce popeye. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
US American/ˈpɑˌpaɪ/POP-eye
UK British/ˈpɒˌpaɪ/POP-eye
- POP
- eye
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Popeye pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eyeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of popeye
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POP-eye.
What does popeye mean?
noun
- Exophthalmia.
- Coryphaenoides cinereus (syn. Macrurus cinereus), a deep sea fish.
Where does popeye come from?
From pop + eye.
Questions about saying popeye
How do you pronounce popeye?
Say POP-eye. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑˌpaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈpɒˌpaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in popeye?
Popeye has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POP). Broken into parts: POP · eye.
Is popeye 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 /ˈpɒˌpaɪ/ (POP-eye).