Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-p

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.13 in modern English

Syllables
-p
IPA
3
Scrabble Score
1
Letters
2
Syllables
1
Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

Modifier for interjections.

Example Sentences

Etymology

A glottal stop denoting abruptness followed by mouth closure for end of utterance: [ʔp̚]. Represented as ⟨p⟩ due to prominent glottal reinforcement in English.

Questions

What does -p mean?
Modifier for interjections.
Where does -p come from?
A glottal stop denoting abruptness followed by mouth closure for end of utterance: [ʔp̚]. Represented as ⟨p⟩ due to prominent glottal reinforcement in English.

How to pronounce -p

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “-p”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “-p”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “-p” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.