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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

topas

/ˈtəʊpas/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.29 in modern English

Syllables
topas
IPA
/ˈtəʊpas/
7
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
1
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A person of mixed black and Portuguese descent.

Indian usage

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Portuguese topaz, of uncertain origin.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ˈtəʊpas/

Usage

Inflected Forms

topasses (plural) topass (alternative) topaz (alternative)

Questions

How do you pronounce topas?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈtəʊpas/.
What does topas mean?
A person of mixed black and Portuguese descent.
Where does topas come from?
It is traced to Portuguese.

How to pronounce topas

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈtəʊpas/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “topas” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.