How to Pronounce Galop

To pronounce "galop", say GAL-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

5

Letters

GAL-op

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💡 Tip for remembering “galop”

"galop" has 2 syllables: gal-op. It rhymes with gallop and scallop, if that helps it stick.

What does galop mean?

noun

  1. A lively French country dance of the nineteenth century, a forerunner of the polka, combining a glissade with a chassé on alternate feet, usually in a fast 2/4 time.
  2. The music for a dance of this kind.

Words that rhyme with galop

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gallopscallopdallopshallopjalapsalepgallupsalop

Related words

gallopadegallopgalliardgavotgaillardegallopinggiguegargouillade

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "galop"?▾

"Galop" has 2 syllables: gal · op.

What does "galop" mean?▾

Galop: A lively French country dance of the nineteenth century, a forerunner of the polka, combining a glissade with a chassé on alternate feet, usually in a fast 2/4 time.

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