How to pronounce popple
Say it like POP-ul. Popple has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POP).
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- POP
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Popple 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of popple
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POP-ul.
What does popple mean?
- Choppy water; the motion or sound of agitated water (as from boiling or wind).
- Of water, to move in a choppy, bubbling, or tossing manner.
- To move quickly up and down; to bob up and down, like a cork on rough water.
Where does popple come from?
From Middle English poplen, possibly from Middle Dutch, of imitative origin.
Words that rhyme with popple
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of popple.
Questions about saying popple
How do you pronounce popple?
Say POP-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑpəl/. In British English it is /ˈpɒpəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in popple?
Popple has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POP). Broken into parts: POP · ul.
Is popple 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 /ˈpɒpəl/ (POP-ul).