How to pronounce poplar
Say it like POP-ler. Poplar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POP).
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- POP
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poplar 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.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of poplar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POP-luh.
What does poplar mean?
- Any of various deciduous trees of the genus Populus.
- Wood from the poplar tree.
Where does poplar come from?
From Middle English popler, from Anglo-Norman popler and Old French poplier (compare French peuplier), from Latin pōpulus, with a suffix later added.
Questions about saying poplar
How do you pronounce poplar?
Say POP-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑplɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpɒplə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poplar?
Poplar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POP). Broken into parts: POP · ler.
Is poplar pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpɒplə/ (POP-luh).