How to pronounce sopping
Say it like SOP-ing. Sopping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOP).
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- SOP
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sopping pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sopping
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SOP-ing.
What does sopping mean?
- Soaked, drenched, completely wet to the point of dripping.
- present participle and gerund of sop How to pronounce sop
- A soaking.
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Words that rhyme with sopping
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Questions about saying sopping
How do you pronounce sopping?
Say SOP-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɑpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsɒpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sopping?
Sopping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOP). Broken into parts: SOP · ing.
Is sopping pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈsɒpɪŋ/ (SOP-ing).