How to pronounce treetop
Say it like TREE-top. Treetop has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TREE).
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- TREE
- top
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Treetop pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- topGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of treetop
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: TREE-top.
What does treetop mean?
- The crown or uppermost branches of a tree.
Where does treetop come from?
From tree + top.
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Questions about saying treetop
How do you pronounce treetop?
Say TREE-top. The American pronunciation is /ˈtriˌtɑp/. In British English it is /ˈtriːˌtɒp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in treetop?
Treetop has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TREE). Broken into parts: TREE · top.
Is treetop 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 /ˈtriːˌtɒp/ (TREE-top).