How to pronounce topped
Say it like TOPT. Topped is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TOPT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Topped pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOPTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of topped
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: TOPT.
What does topped mean?
- having a top of a specified character
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with topped
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of topped.
Questions about saying topped
How do you pronounce topped?
Say TOPT. The American pronunciation is /tɑpt/. In British English it is /tɒpt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in topped?
Topped is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TOPT.
Is topped 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 /tɒpt/ (TOPT).