How do you pronounce "atop"?

In American English: /əˈtɑːp/ (uh-TAHP). In British English: /ətˈɒp/ (uht-OP). In Canadian English: /əˈtɑːp/ (uh-TAHP). In Australian English: /ɐtˈɒp/ (ⱯT).

Is "atop" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈtɑːp/ (uh-TAHP), while in British English it's /ətˈɒp/ (uht-OP).

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atop

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/əˈtɑːp/

uh-TAHP

Syllable Breakdown

əat·tɑːpop

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Last updated: 2026-02-12