How to pronounce sloop
Say it like SLOOP. Sloop is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SLOOP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sloop pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLOOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of sloop
American and British speakers say sloop in essentially the same way: /slup/ in the US and /sluːp/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLOOP.
What does sloop mean?
- A single-masted sailboat with only one headsail.
- A sailing warship, smaller than a frigate, with its guns all on one deck.
- A sloop-of-war, smaller than a frigate, larger than a corvette.
Where does sloop come from?
Borrowed from Dutch sloep.
Words that rhyme with sloop
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sloop.
Questions about saying sloop
How do you pronounce sloop?
Say SLOOP. The American pronunciation is /slup/. In British English it is /sluːp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sloop?
Sloop is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SLOOP.
Do Americans and Brits say sloop the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /slup/ and the British form is /sluːp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.