How to pronounce popping
Say it like POP-ing. Popping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POP).
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- POP
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Popping 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of popping
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POP-ing.
What does popping mean?
- a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork
Words that rhyme with popping
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of popping.
Questions about saying popping
How do you pronounce popping?
Say POP-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpɒpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in popping?
Popping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POP). Broken into parts: POP · ing.
Is popping 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 /ˈpɒpɪŋ/ (POP-ing).