How to pronounce poplit
Say it like POP-lit. Poplit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POP).
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- POP
- lit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poplit 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.
- litKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of poplit
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POP-lit.
What does poplit mean?
- The shallow depression (fossa) located at the back of the knee joint.
- popular literature
Where does poplit come from?
An adaptation of poplit-, the oblique stem of the Latin poples (“the ham of the knee; the knee itself”).
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Questions about saying poplit
How do you pronounce poplit?
Say POP-lit. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑplɪt/. In British English it is /ˈpɒplɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poplit?
Poplit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POP). Broken into parts: POP · lit.
Is poplit 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 /ˈpɒplɪt/ (POP-lit).