How to pronounce strop
Say it like STROP. Strop is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STROP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Strop pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STROPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of strop
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: STROP.
What does strop mean?
- A strap; more specifically a piece of leather or a substitute (notably canvas), or strip of wood covered with a suitable material, for honing a razor.
- A piece of rope spliced into a circular wreath, and put round a block for hanging it.
- To hone (a razor or knife) with a strop.“One should strop the razor before each shave.”
- A bad mood or temper. A tantrum.
Where does strop come from?
Same as strap (which see); recorded in English since 1702.
Words that rhyme with strop
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of strop.
Questions about saying strop
How do you pronounce strop?
Say STROP. The American pronunciation is /strɑp/. In British English it is /strɒp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in strop?
Strop is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STROP.
Is strop 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 /strɒp/ (STROP).