How to pronounce crisper
Say it like KRIS-per. Crisper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIS).
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- KRIS
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crisper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of crisper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KRIS-puh.
What does crisper mean?
- comparative form of crisp: more crisp How to pronounce crisp
- A cooled food storage container, used to cool items that do not require complete refrigeration.
- The section of a refrigerator used to store fruit and vegetables at a slightly higher temperature than the rest of the refrigerator.
- An instrument for making little curls in the nap of cloth.
Where does crisper come from?
From crisp + -er.
Words that rhyme with crisper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of crisper.
Questions about saying crisper
How do you pronounce crisper?
Say KRIS-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɪspɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkrɪspə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crisper?
Crisper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIS). Broken into parts: KRIS · per.
Is crisper 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 /ˈkrɪspə/ (KRIS-puh).