How to pronounce chipper
Say it like CHIP-er. Chipper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIP).
- CHIP
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chipper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of chipper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHIP-uh.
What does chipper mean?
- Exhibiting a lively optimism; in high spirits, cheerful.
- Someone who or something which chips (e.g. wood).
- A machine that reduces organic matter to compost; depending on size, whole tree trunks are reduced to sawdust; a woodchipper.
- A machine that chips potatoes into pieces that are ready to be fried and made into chips.
Where does chipper come from?
From English dialectal kipper (“nimble; frisky”), of obscure origin.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with chipper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chipper.
Questions about saying chipper
How do you pronounce chipper?
Say CHIP-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɪpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɪpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chipper?
Chipper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIP). Broken into parts: CHIP · er.
Is chipper 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 /ˈtʃɪpə/ (CHIP-uh).