How to pronounce clipper
Say it like KLIP-er. Clipper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLIP).
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- KLIP
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clipper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLIPSay 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 clipper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KLIP-uh.
What does clipper mean?
- Anything or anyone that clips.
- A tool used for clipping something, such as hair, coins, or fingernails.
- Any of several forms of very fast sailing ships having a long, low hull and a sharply raked stem.
- To cut or style (the hair) using clippers.
Where does clipper come from?
From Middle English clipper, equivalent to clip (“cut, shorten”) + -er (suffix forming agent nouns).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- limiter
Words that rhyme with clipper
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Questions about saying clipper
How do you pronounce clipper?
Say KLIP-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɪpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈklɪpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clipper?
Clipper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLIP). Broken into parts: KLIP · er.
Is clipper 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 /ˈklɪpə/ (KLIP-uh).