How to pronounce "props"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "props"

Learn how to break down "props" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

P R AA1 P S
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Pronunciation Tips:

  • Stress the first syllable
  • Pay attention to vowel sounds
  • Practice each syllable separately

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Definition of "props"

Noun

  • An object placed against or under another, to support it; anything that supports.
    Example: "They stuck a block of wood under it as a prop."
  • The player on either side of the hooker in a scrum.
  • One of the seashells in the game of props.

Verb

  • (sometimes figurative) To support or shore up something.
    Example: "Try using a phone book to prop up the table where the foot is missing."
  • To play rugby in the prop position
  • (usually with "up" - see prop up) To position the feet of (a person) while sitting, lying down, or reclining so that the knees are elevated at a higher level.

Noun

  • An item placed on a stage or set to create a scene or scenario in which actors perform.
    Example: "They used the trophy as a prop in the movie."
  • An item placed within an advertisement in order to suggest a style of living etc.

Noun

  • The propeller of an aircraft.

Verb

  • To manually start the engine of a propeller-driven aircraft with no electric starter by pulling vigorously on one of the propeller blades using the hands, so that the propeller can catch ignition.

Noun

  • A proposition, especially on an election-day ballot.

Noun

  • Propellant

Noun

  • Respect for, or recognition of, another person; an expression of approval or a special acknowledgment; accolades; praise.
    Example: "I've got to give props to Roger for the way he handled that situation."

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