How to pronounce bagpiper
Say it like BAG-py-per. Bagpiper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAG).
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- BAG
- py
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bagpiper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- pyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bagpiper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAG-py-puh.
What does bagpiper mean?
- One who plays the bagpipes.
Where does bagpiper come from?
From bagpipe + -er.
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Questions about saying bagpiper
How do you pronounce bagpiper?
Say BAG-py-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæɡpaɪpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbæɡpaɪpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bagpiper?
Bagpiper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAG). Broken into parts: BAG · py · per.
Is bagpiper pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbæɡpaɪpə/ (BAG-py-puh).