How to Pronounce Op

To pronounce "op", say OP — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “op”

"op" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with drop and top, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: opp — easy to mix up when writing.

What does op mean?

noun

  1. An operation.

    “My mother's going in for her knee op today.”

  2. An amateur radio operator.

verb

  1. To promote (an IRC user) to an operator.

Antonyms

deop

Hear “op” in real sentences

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Words that rhyme with op

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

droptopcropploptaupesopmalapropagitpropflopstoppropslop

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "op"?▾

"Op" has one syllable.

What does "op" mean?▾

Op: An operation.

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