How to pronounce tops
Say it like TOPS. Tops is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TOPS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tops pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOPSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of tops
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: TOPS.
What does tops mean?
- of the highest quality“an ace reporter”“a crack shot”
Where does tops come from?
Likely top + -s (diminutive).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with tops
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tops.
Questions about saying tops
How do you pronounce tops?
Say TOPS. The American pronunciation is /tɑps/. In British English it is /tɒps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tops?
Tops is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TOPS.
Is tops 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 /tɒps/ (TOPS).