How to pronounce ropery
Say it like ROH-puh-ree. Ropery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH).
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- ROH
- puh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ropery pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ropery
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROH-puh-ree.
What does ropery mean?
- A place where ropes are made; ropewalk.
Where does ropery come from?
From rope + -ery.
Questions about saying ropery
How do you pronounce ropery?
Say ROH-puh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊpəri/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊpəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ropery?
Ropery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH). Broken into parts: ROH · puh · ree.
Is ropery 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 /ˈrəʊpəri/ (ROH-puh-ree).