How to pronounce tope
Say it like TOHP. Tope is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TOHP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tope pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of tope
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TOHP.
What does tope mean?
- A small, gray, European shark, Galeorhinus galeus, that has rough skin and a long snout.
- A grove of trees.
- A mound-like Buddhist sepulchre, or memorial monument, often erected over a relic; a stupa.
Words that rhyme with tope
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Words that sound like tope
Questions about saying tope
How do you pronounce tope?
Say TOHP. The American pronunciation is /toʊp/. In British English it is /təʊp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tope?
Tope is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TOHP.
Is tope pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /təʊp/ (TOHP).
What words sound the same as tope?
Tope sounds the same as taupe in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.