How to pronounce clopper
Say it like KLOP-er. Clopper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOP).
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- KLOP
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clopper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLOPSay 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 clopper
- 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: KLOP-uh.
What does clopper mean?
- One who clops; a horse.
- One who engages in clopping.
Where does clopper come from?
From clop + -er.
Words that rhyme with clopper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clopper.
Questions about saying clopper
How do you pronounce clopper?
Say KLOP-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɑpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈklɒpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clopper?
Clopper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOP). Broken into parts: KLOP · er.
Is clopper 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 /ˈklɒpə/ (KLOP-uh).