How to pronounce prop
Say it like PROP. Prop is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- PROP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prop pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of prop
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PROP.
What does prop mean?
- An object placed against or under another, to support it; anything that supports.“They stuck a block of wood under it as a prop.”
- The player on either side of the hooker in a scrum.
- Any of the seashells in the game of props.
- To support or shore up something.“Try using a phone book to prop up the table where the foot is missing.”
- To play rugby in the prop position.
- To position the feet of (a person) while sitting, lying down, or reclining so that the knees are elevated at a higher level.
- An item placed on a stage or set to create a scene or scenario in which actors perform.“They used the trophy as a prop in the movie.”
- A fake or fabricated version of an object, whether or not it is used for a scene.“We threw a prop squirrel off of a tower.”
- An item placed within an advertisement in order to suggest a style of living etc.
Where does prop come from?
From Middle English proppe (“a prop, support, support for a vine or plant”), from Middle Dutch proppe (“support, support for a vine, stopper for a bottle”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with prop
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of prop.
Questions about saying prop
How do you pronounce prop?
Say PROP. The American pronunciation is /prɑp/. In British English it is /prɒp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prop?
Prop is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PROP.
Is prop 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 /prɒp/ (PROP).