How to pronounce wallop
Say it like WAH-lup. Wallop has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAH).
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- WAH
- lup
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wallop pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lupKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of wallop
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: WOL-up.
What does wallop mean?
- To rush hastily.
- To flounder, wallow.
- To boil with a continued bubbling or heaving and rolling, with noise.
- A heavy blow, a punch.“he gave him a mighty wallop”
- A person's ability to throw such punches.“this guy's got some wallop”
- An emotional impact, a psychological force.“that film has some serious wallop”
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Words that rhyme with wallop
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Questions about saying wallop
How do you pronounce wallop?
Say WAH-lup. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɑləp/. In British English it is /ˈwɒləp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wallop?
Wallop has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAH). Broken into parts: WAH · lup.
Is wallop 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 /ˈwɒləp/ (WOL-up).