How to Pronounce "mope around"
expression
ˈmoʊp/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
MOHP-uh-ROWND
mˈəʊp/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
MUHP-uh-ROWND
Definition
To move or walk around in a slow, sad way, often because you are unhappy or bored.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmoʊp/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
British English
mˈəʊp/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MOHP-uh-ROWND
UK
MUHP-uh-ROWND
Listen in Context
He mopes around the house all day.
Don't mope around—go outside and play!
She used to mope around after getting bad news.
I just mope around whenever it rains all weekend.