How to pronounce crupper
Say it like KRUHP-er. Crupper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRUHP).
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- KRUHP
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crupper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRUHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of crupper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KRUHP-uh.
What does crupper mean?
- A strap, looped under a horse's tail, used to stop a saddle from slipping.
- The buttocks or rump, especially of a horse.
- A piece of armor covering the hindquarters/buttocks of a horse.
- To fit with a crupper; to place a crupper upon.
Where does crupper come from?
From Middle English croper, crouper, from Anglo-Norman cruper, cropere, from Old French cropiere, crupiere, from the same Germanic root as croup.
Words that rhyme with crupper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of crupper.
Questions about saying crupper
How do you pronounce crupper?
Say KRUHP-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrʌpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkrʌpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crupper?
Crupper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRUHP). Broken into parts: KRUHP · er.
Is crupper 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 /ˈkrʌpə/ (KRUHP-uh).