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How to pronounce Casper

Say it like KAS-per. Casper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAS).

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US American/ˈkæspɚ/KAS-per
UK British/ˈkæspə/KAS-puh
  • KAS
  • per
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Casper pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. KASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
  2. perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.

American vs British pronunciation of Casper

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: KAS-puh.

What does Casper mean?

proper noun
  1. A mountain in Wyoming.

Where does Casper come from?

Alternative spelling of Caspar.

Words that rhyme with Casper

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Casper.

Questions about saying Casper

How do you pronounce Casper?

Say KAS-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæspɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkæspə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in Casper?

Casper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAS). Broken into parts: KAS · per.

Is Casper 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 /ˈkæspə/ (KAS-puh).

Pronunciation from CMUdict and Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).