How to Pronounce "jalopy"
word
dʒəˈɫɑpi
juh-LAH-pee
dʒɐlˈɒpi
juh-LOP-ee
Definition
An old, worn-out car, usually one that is in poor condition or barely works.
IPA Transcription
American English
dʒəˈɫɑpi
British English
dʒɐlˈɒpi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
juh-LAH-pee
UK
juh-LOP-ee
Listen in Context
My grandfather still drives his old jalopy to the store.
The rusty jalopy broke down on the way home.
He bought a cheap jalopy to practice driving.
You can hear my jalopy coming from a mile away because it rattles so much.