To pronounce "bop", say BOP — one syllable, IPA /bɒp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/bɒp/
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"bop" 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: bopp — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
verb
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Bop" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "bop" is /bɒp/.
Bop: A very light smack, blow or punch.
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