How to pronounce cooper
Say it like KOO-per. Cooper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO).
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- KOO
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cooper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of cooper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KOO-puh.
What does cooper mean?
- United States industrialist who built the first American locomotive; founded Cooper Union in New York City to offer free courses in the arts and sciences (1791-1883)
- United States film actor noted for his portrayals of strong silent heroes (1901-1961)
- United States novelist noted for his stories of American Indians and the frontier life (1789-1851)
- make barrels and casks
Where does cooper come from?
From coop + -er.
Words that rhyme with cooper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cooper.
Questions about saying cooper
How do you pronounce cooper?
Say KOO-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈkupɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkuːpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cooper?
Cooper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO). Broken into parts: KOO · per.
Is cooper 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 /ˈkuːpə/ (KOO-puh).