How to pronounce clippers
Say it like KLIP-erz. Clippers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLIP).
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US American/ˈklɪpɚz/KLIP-erz
UK British/ˈklɪpəz/KLIP-uz
- KLIP
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clippers 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of clippers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KLIP-uz.
What does clippers mean?
Questions about saying clippers
How do you pronounce clippers?
Say KLIP-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɪpɚz/. In British English it is /ˈklɪpəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clippers?
Clippers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLIP). Broken into parts: KLIP · erz.
Is clippers 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 /ˈklɪpəz/ (KLIP-uz).