How to pronounce poplin
Say it like POP-lin. Poplin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POP).
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- POP
- lin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poplin 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.
- linKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of poplin
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POP-lin.
What does poplin mean?
- A fabric of many varieties, usually made of silk and worsted; used especially for women's dresses.
Where does poplin come from?
An alteration (taken as related to Pope) of French papeline, a distortion of Poperinge, a town in Flanders which was a center for textile production.
Questions about saying poplin
How do you pronounce poplin?
Say POP-lin. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑplɪn/. In British English it is /ˈpɒplɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poplin?
Poplin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POP). Broken into parts: POP · lin.
Is poplin 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 /ˈpɒplɪn/ (POP-lin).