How to pronounce props
Say it like PROPS. Props is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/prɑps/PROPS
UK British/prɒps/PROPS
- PROPS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Props pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROPSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of props
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PROPS.
What does props mean?
noun
- proper respect“I have to give my props to the governor for the way he handled the problem”
Words that rhyme with props
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Questions about saying props
How do you pronounce props?
Say PROPS. The American pronunciation is /prɑps/. In British English it is /prɒps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in props?
Props is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PROPS.
Is props 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 /prɒps/ (PROPS).