How to pronounce ropier
Say it like ROH-pee-er. Ropier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH).
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US American/ˈroʊpiər/ROH-pee-er
UK British/ˈrəʊpiə/ROH-pee-uh
- ROH
- pee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ropier 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.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ropier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROH-pee-uh.
What does ropier mean?
adjective
- comparative form of ropy: more ropy How to pronounce ropy
- comparative form of ropey: more ropey
Questions about saying ropier
How do you pronounce ropier?
Say ROH-pee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊpiər/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊpiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ropier?
Ropier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH). Broken into parts: ROH · pee · er.
Is ropier pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈrəʊpiə/ (ROH-pee-uh).