How to pronounce pyrope
Say it like PY-rohp. Pyrope has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PY).
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US American/ˈpaɪroʊp/PY-rohp
UK British/ˈpaɪrəʊp/PY-rohp
- PY
- rohp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pyrope pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- rohpKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of pyrope
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PY-rohp.
What does pyrope mean?
noun
- A variety of garnet, of a poppy or blood-red color, frequently with a tinge of orange. It is used as a gemstone.
Questions about saying pyrope
How do you pronounce pyrope?
Say PY-rohp. The American pronunciation is /ˈpaɪroʊp/. In British English it is /ˈpaɪrəʊp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pyrope?
Pyrope has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PY). Broken into parts: PY · rohp.
Is pyrope pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈpaɪrəʊp/ (PY-rohp).