How to pronounce thopter
Say it like THOP-ter. Thopter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THOP).
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- THOP
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thopter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of thopter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: THOP-tuh.
What does thopter mean?
- Synonym of ornithopter (“birdlike aircraft”).
Where does thopter come from?
Clipping of ornithopter.
Questions about saying thopter
How do you pronounce thopter?
Say THOP-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈθɑptər/. In British English it is /ˈθɒptə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thopter?
Thopter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THOP). Broken into parts: THOP · ter.
Is thopter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈθɒptə/ (THOP-tuh).