How to pronounce ropy
Say it like ROH-pee. Ropy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH).
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- ROH
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ropy 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.
American vs British pronunciation of ropy
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROH-pee.
What does ropy mean?
- Resembling rope in appearance or texture, used especially of muscles that are thick or hard to the touch.
- Capable of forming rope-like or thread-like structures.
- Of milk or another liquid: slimy, as after the action of Enterobacter aerogenes in syrup.
- Of poor quality; in poor health.
Where does ropy come from?
From Middle English ropy, from Middle English rop + -y, equivalent to rope + -y.
Words that rhyme with ropy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ropy.
Questions about saying ropy
How do you pronounce ropy?
Say ROH-pee. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊpi/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ropy?
Ropy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH). Broken into parts: ROH · pee.
Is ropy 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 /ˈrəʊpi/ (ROH-pee).