How to Pronounce Turboprop

To pronounce "turboprop", say TURB-opr-op — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

TURB-opr-op

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💡 Tip for remembering “turboprop”

"turboprop" has 3 syllables: turb-opr-op. It rhymes with drop and top, if that helps it stick.

What does turboprop mean?

noun

  1. A type of gas turbine aircraft engine that drives and obtains essentially all thrust from an external (typically unducted) propeller.
  2. An aircraft that uses a turboprop engine.

Synonyms

propjet

Words that rhyme with turboprop

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

droptopcropploptaupesopmalapropagitpropflopstoppropslop

Related words

turbojetpropjetenginepropellerpropfanprop-jetturbofanpropulsor

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "turboprop"?▾

"Turboprop" has 3 syllables: turb · opr · op.

What does "turboprop" mean?▾

Turboprop: A type of gas turbine aircraft engine that drives and obtains essentially all thrust from an external (typically unducted) propeller.

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