How to pronounce chopper
Say it like CHOP-er. Chopper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHOP).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈtʃɑpɚ/CHOP-er
UK British/ˈtʃɒpə/CHOP-uh
- CHOP
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chopper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of chopper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: CHOP-uh.
What does chopper mean?
noun
- A tool for chopping wood; an axe/ax.
- A knife for chopping food, especially one with a large oblong blade.
- A kitchen appliance used for chopping various foods, akin to a small food processor.
- A helicopter.
- To travel or transport by helicopter.
Where does chopper come from?
From chop + -er.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- whirlybird
- chop
- pearly
- helicopter
- eggbeater
- cleaver
- meat cleaver
Words that rhyme with chopper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chopper.
Questions about saying chopper
How do you pronounce chopper?
Say CHOP-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɑpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɒpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chopper?
Chopper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHOP). Broken into parts: CHOP · er.
Is chopper 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 /ˈtʃɒpə/ (CHOP-uh).