How to Pronounce Floppy

To pronounce "floppy", say FLOPPY — one syllable, IPA /ˈflɒ.pi/. 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

/ˈflɒ.pi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “floppy”

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

What does floppy mean?

noun

  1. A floppy disk.
  2. (Rhodesia) An insurgent in the Rhodesian Bush War, called as such for the way they "flop" when shot.

adjective

  1. Limp, not hard, firm, or rigid; flexible.

Synonyms

diskettegookterr

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Words that rhyme with floppy

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sloppysoppycopyjalopyshoppypoppychoppyphotocopystroppyhoppygloppyloppy

Related words

diskettelaxflexibleflexsoftdrivemilddisc

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "floppy"?▾

"Floppy" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "floppy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "floppy" is /ˈflɒ.pi/.

What does "floppy" mean?▾

Floppy: A floppy disk.

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