How to Pronounce Atop

To pronounce "atop", say AT-op — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

AT-op

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💡 Tip for remembering “atop”

"atop" has 2 syllables: at-op. It rhymes with drop and top, if that helps it stick.

What does atop mean?

adverb

  1. On, to, or at the top.

preposition

  1. On the top of.

    “He sat atop the mountain, waiting for the end of the world.”

  2. On the top, with "of".

Synonyms

on topontop

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Words that rhyme with atop

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

droptopcropploptaupesopmalapropagitpropflopstoppropslop

Related words

abovesurmountinguponovercappingsummitaboardonto

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "atop"?▾

"Atop" has 2 syllables: at · op.

What does "atop" mean?▾

Atop: On, to, or at the top.

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