How to pronounce stoep
Say it like STOOP. Stoep is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STOOP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stoep pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STOOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of stoep
American and British speakers say stoep in essentially the same way: /stup/ in the US and /stuːp/ in the UK.
British respelling: STOOP.
What does stoep mean?
- A raised veranda in front of a house.
Where does stoep come from?
Borrowed from Afrikaans stoep, from Dutch stoep, from Middle Dutch stoep.
Words that rhyme with stoep
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stoep.
Words that sound like stoep
Questions about saying stoep
How do you pronounce stoep?
Say STOOP. The American pronunciation is /stup/. In British English it is /stuːp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stoep?
Stoep is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STOOP.
Do Americans and Brits say stoep the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /stup/ and the British form is /stuːp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as stoep?
Stoep sounds the same as stoop in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.