How to pronounce warp
Say it like WORP. Warp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/wɔrp/WORP
UK British/wɔːp/WAWP
- WORP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Warp pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WORPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of warp
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAWP.
What does warp mean?
noun
- The state, quality, or condition of being physically bent or twisted out of shape.
- The state, quality, or condition of being deviant from what is right or proper morally or mentally.
- A distortion or twist, such as in a piece of wood (also used figuratively).
- To twist or turn (something) out of shape; to deform.“The moisture warped the board badly.”
- To become twisted out of shape; to deform.“Over the years the post had warped and checked and needed to be replaced.”
- To deflect or turn (something) away from a true, proper or moral course; to pervert; to bias.“Funny how the thought of huge profits can warp your judgment.”
Where does warp come from?
Cognate with Middle Dutch warp, Middle Low German warp, German werfen, Danish and Swedish varp.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with warp
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of warp.
Questions about saying warp
How do you pronounce warp?
Say WORP. The American pronunciation is /wɔrp/. In British English it is /wɔːp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in warp?
Warp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WORP.
Is warp pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /wɔːp/ (WAWP).