How to Pronounce Prop

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

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Letters

/pɹɒp/

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💡 Tip for remembering “prop”

"prop" 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: propp — easy to mix up when writing.

What does prop mean?

noun

  1. An object placed against or under another, to support it; anything that supports.

    “They stuck a block of wood under it as a prop.”

  2. The player on either side of the hooker in a scrum.

verb

  1. (sometimes figurative) To support or shore up something.

    “Try using a phone book to prop up the table where the foot is missing.”

  2. To play rugby in the prop position

Words that rhyme with prop

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

droptopcropploptaupesopmalapropagitpropflopstopsloppop

Related words

airscrewpropertyfixturelumberpillarpropellerhardware

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "prop"?▾

"Prop" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "prop"?▾

The IPA transcription of "prop" is /pɹɒp/.

What does "prop" mean?▾

Prop: An object placed against or under another, to support it; anything that supports.

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