How to pronounce yop
Say it like YOP. Yop is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- YOP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yop pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of yop
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: YOP.
What does yop mean?
- A person employed under the Youth Opportunities Programme in Britain in the 1980s.
- Yes; affirmative.
Words that rhyme with yop
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of yop.
Questions about saying yop
How do you pronounce yop?
Say YOP. The American pronunciation is /jɑp/. In British English it is /jɒp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yop?
Yop is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: YOP.
Is yop 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 /jɒp/ (YOP).