How to Pronounce "lope"
word
ˈɫoʊp
LOHP
lˈəʊp
LOHP
Definition
To move or run with long, relaxed steps, at a comfortable and steady speed—often used for animals, especially horses, but also people.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫoʊp
British English
lˈəʊp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LOHP
UK
LOHP
Listen in Context
The horse began to lope across the field.
She loped towards the bus stop, not in a hurry.
The dog loped happily by my side.
He always has this lazy, relaxed lope when walking home from work.