How to pronounce propped
Say it like PROPT. Propped is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PROPT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Propped pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROPTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of propped
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PROPT.
What does propped mean?
- simple past and past participle of prop How to pronounce prop
Words that rhyme with propped
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Questions about saying propped
How do you pronounce propped?
Say PROPT. The American pronunciation is /prɑpt/. In British English it is /prɒpt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in propped?
Propped is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PROPT.
Is propped 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 /prɒpt/ (PROPT).