How to pronounce topping
Say it like TOP-ing. Topping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOP).
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- TOP
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Topping pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of topping
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: TOP-ing.
What does topping mean?
- a flavorful addition on top of a dish
- excellent; best possible
Where does topping come from?
From Middle English toppyng; equivalent to top + -ing.
Words that rhyme with topping
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of topping.
Questions about saying topping
How do you pronounce topping?
Say TOP-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɑpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtɒpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in topping?
Topping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOP). Broken into parts: TOP · ing.
Is topping 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 /ˈtɒpɪŋ/ (TOP-ing).