How to Pronounce Lopping

To pronounce "lopping", say LOPP-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈlɒpɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈlɒpɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lopping”

"lopping" has 2 syllables: lopp-ing. It rhymes with sopping and gawping, if that helps it stick.

What does lopping mean?

verb

  1. (usually with off) To cut off as the top or extreme part of anything, especially to prune a small limb off a shrub or tree, or sometimes to behead someone.
  2. To hang downward; to be pendent; to lean to one side.

noun

  1. The cutting off of branches, etc.
  2. That which is cut off; leavings.

Synonyms

snead

Words that rhyme with lopping

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

soppinggawpingfloppingpoppingwhoppingeavesdroppingdroppinghoppingmoppingcloppingtoppingshopping

Related words

croppedleavingsoffcuttingoffcutslashfelllopperssnipping

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lopping"?▾

"Lopping" has 2 syllables: lopp · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "lopping"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lopping" is /ˈlɒpɪŋ/.

What does "lopping" mean?▾

Lopping: (usually with off) To cut off as the top or extreme part of anything, especially to prune a small limb off a shrub or tree, or sometimes to behead someone.

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