How to pronounce poppy
Say it like POP-ee. Poppy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POP).
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- POP
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poppy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of poppy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POP-ee.
What does poppy mean?
- annual or biennial or perennial herbs having showy flowers
Where does poppy come from?
The adjective is derived from the noun.
Words that rhyme with poppy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of poppy.
Questions about saying poppy
How do you pronounce poppy?
Say POP-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑpi/. In British English it is /ˈpɒpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poppy?
Poppy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POP). Broken into parts: POP · ee.
Is poppy 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 /ˈpɒpi/ (POP-ee).