How to pronounce capper
Say it like KAP-er. Capper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkæpɚ/KAP-er
UK British/ˈkæpə/KAP-uh
- KAP
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Capper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of capper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAP-uh.
What does capper mean?
noun
- A device or person that applies caps, as to bullets or bottles.
- A person that makes or sells caps.
- A finale; something that is conclusively better, or "caps it all off".
- A person who caps i.e. is inclined to untruth, a fibber.
Where does capper come from?
From Middle English capper; equivalent to cap + -er.
Words that rhyme with capper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of capper.
Questions about saying capper
How do you pronounce capper?
Say KAP-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkæpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in capper?
Capper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP). Broken into parts: KAP · er.
Is capper 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 /ˈkæpə/ (KAP-uh).