How to pronounce cropper
Say it like KROP-er. Cropper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROP).
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- KROP
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cropper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KROPSay 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 cropper
- 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: KROP-uh.
What does cropper mean?
- A fall, a tumble; a decided failure.
- A breed of domestic pigeon with large crop.
- A person who nurtures and gathers a crop.
- A variety of plant producing a good harvest.
Words that rhyme with cropper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cropper.
Questions about saying cropper
How do you pronounce cropper?
Say KROP-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɑpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkrɒpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cropper?
Cropper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROP). Broken into parts: KROP · er.
Is cropper 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 /ˈkrɒpə/ (KROP-uh).