To pronounce "jalopy", say JAL-opy — 2 syllables, IPA /dʒəˈlɒ.pi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
jalopy
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/dʒəˈlɒ.pi/
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"jalopy" has 2 syllables: jal-opy. It rhymes with sloppy and soppy, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Jalopy" has 2 syllables: jal · opy.
The IPA transcription of "jalopy" is /dʒəˈlɒ.pi/.
Jalopy: An old, dilapidated or unpretentious automobile.
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