How to pronounce clapper
Say it like KLAP-er. Clapper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAP).
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- KLAP
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clapper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLAPSay 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 clapper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KLAP-uh.
What does clapper mean?
- One who claps; a person who applauds by clapping the hands.
- An object so suspended inside a bell that it may hit the bell and cause it to ring; a clanger or tongue.
- A wooden mechanical device used as a scarecrow; bird-scaring rattle, a wind-rattle or a wind-clapper.
- To ring a bell by pulling a rope attached to the clapper.
- To make a repetitive clapping sound; to clatter.
- Of birds, to make such a noise by repeatedly striking the mandibles together.
Where does clapper come from?
From clap + -er.
Words that rhyme with clapper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clapper.
Questions about saying clapper
How do you pronounce clapper?
Say KLAP-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈklæpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈklæpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clapper?
Clapper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAP). Broken into parts: KLAP · er.
Is clapper 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 /ˈklæpə/ (KLAP-uh).