How to pronounce blooper
Say it like BLOO-per. Blooper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOO).
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- BLOO
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blooper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of blooper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BLOO-puh.
What does blooper mean?
- A blunder, an error.
- A fly ball that is weakly hit just over the infielders.
- A filmed or videotaped outtake that has recorded an amusing accident or mistake.
Where does blooper come from?
From bloop + -er, of US origin.
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Words that rhyme with blooper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of blooper.
Questions about saying blooper
How do you pronounce blooper?
Say BLOO-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈblupɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbluːpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blooper?
Blooper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOO). Broken into parts: BLOO · per.
Is blooper 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 /ˈbluːpə/ (BLOO-puh).