How to Pronounce Chop

To pronounce "chop", say CHOP — one syllable, IPA /tʃɒp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/tʃɒp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “chop”

"chop" 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: chopp, tschopp — easy to mix up when writing.

What does chop mean?

noun

  1. A cut of meat, often containing a section of a rib.

    “I only like lamb chops with mint jelly.”

  2. A blow with an axe, cleaver, or similar utensil.

    “It should take just one good chop to fell the sapling.”

verb

  1. To cut into pieces with short, vigorous cutting motions.

    “chop wood; chop an onion”

  2. To sever with an axe or similar implement.

    “Chop off his head.”

Synonyms

axepink slipsack

Words that rhyme with chop

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

droptopcropploptaupesopmalapropagitpropflopstoppropslop

Related words

chopperhacklardmincemuttonbrothcoupegoblet

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chop"?▾

"Chop" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "chop"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chop" is /tʃɒp/.

What does "chop" mean?▾

Chop: A cut of meat, often containing a section of a rib.

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