How to pronounce witkop
Say it like WIT-kup. Witkop has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIT).
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- WIT
- kup
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Witkop pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kupKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of witkop
American and British speakers say witkop in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪtkəp/ in the US and /ˈwɪtkəp/ in the UK.
British respelling: WIT-kup.
What does witkop mean?
- A scalp disease similar to favus, characterized by hair loss and white crust.
Where does witkop come from?
Borrowed from Afrikaans witkop.
Questions about saying witkop
How do you pronounce witkop?
Say WIT-kup. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪtkəp/. In British English it is /ˈwɪtkəp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in witkop?
Witkop has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIT). Broken into parts: WIT · kup.
Do Americans and Brits say witkop the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪtkəp/ and the British form is /ˈwɪtkəp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.