How to pronounce dapper
Say it like DAP-er. Dapper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAP).
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- DAP
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dapper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dapper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DAP-uh.
What does dapper mean?
- Neat, trim.
- Stylishly dressed, neatly dressed, spiffy.
- Quick; little and active.
Where does dapper come from?
From Middle English daper (“pretty, neat”), from Middle Dutch dapper (“stalwart, nimble”), Old Dutch *dapar, from Proto-Germanic *dapraz (“stout; solid; heavy; bold”) (compare German tapfer "bold", Norwegian daper "saddened, dreary"), from
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Questions about saying dapper
How do you pronounce dapper?
Say DAP-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈdæpər/. In British English it is /ˈdæpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dapper?
Dapper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAP). Broken into parts: DAP · er.
Is dapper 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 /ˈdæpə/ (DAP-uh).